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Paul unashamedly voices his love... -- Philippians 1:3-11 -- Second Sunday of Advent - C -- 1997
Paul unashamedly voices his love of other Christians.
During a term break, 10... -- Philippians 1:3-11 -- Second Sunday of Advent - C -- 1994
During a term break, 10 Princeton students went to Philadelphia to live at the St.
In 1765 John Fawcett was... -- Philippians 1:3-11 -- Second Sunday of Advent - C -- 1994
In 1765 John Fawcett was called to pastor a very small congregation in Wainsgate, England.
As parents, we have assisted... -- Philippians 1:3-11 -- Second Sunday of Advent - C -- 1994
As parents, we have assisted in bringing forth another life into this world.
Being a messenger for God... -- Philippians 1:3-11 -- Second Sunday of Advent - C
Being a messenger for God is not an easy task, even if you're St. John the Baptizer or St. Paul.
Paul wrote, You are always... -- Philippians 1:3-11 -- Second Sunday of Advent - B
Paul wrote, "You are always in my heart (Philippians 1:7, TEV)!" Paul might be able to accomplish th
Bethany Christian Church in Fort... -- Philippians 1:3-11 -- Second Sunday of Advent - B
Bethany Christian Church in Fort Worth, Texas, has been small since its founding a quarter century a
In the classic Wait Disney... -- Philippians 1:3-11 -- Second Sunday of Advent - B
In the classic Wait Disney cartoon The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Mickey Mouse, as the young appr
The late theologian Joseph Sittler... -- Philippians 1:3-11 -- Second Sunday of Advent - B
The late theologian Joseph Sittler once said, "The self is a center of grateful participation." It i
As a boy, Sir Walter... -- Philippians 1:3-11 -- Second Sunday of Advent - B
As a boy, Sir Walter Scott was left weak and lame by an attack of fever.
A friend has moved away... -- Philippians 1:3-11 -- Second Sunday of Advent - B
A friend has moved away.
Christian empathy; that is what... -- Philippians 1:3-11 -- Second Sunday of Advent - B
Christian empathy; that is what Paul is describing.
And it is my prayer... -- Philippians 1:3-11 -- Second Sunday of Advent - C
"And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment."

The Immediate Word

The Refiner's Fire: From Failure To Forgiveness -- Luke 3:1-6, Philippians 1:3-11, Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 1:68-79 -- Scott Suskovic, Stephen P. McCutchan, Thom M. Shuman -- Second Sunday of Advent - C
In Advent, we live with a truth that is already here and not yet here.

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Christopher Keating
Thomas Willadsen
Dean Feldmeyer
Ron Love
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Mark Ellingsen
Bonnie Bates
Bob Ove
Bill Thomas
Frank Ramirez
Ron Love
Baruch 5:1-9
For they went out from you on foot,
    led away by their enemies;
but God will bring them back to you,
    carried in glory, as on a royal throne. (Baruch 5:6)

Psalm 137 gives us a heart-rending picture of the people being led away into exile on foot by their enemies (by the willows we hung up our harps -- that whole thing.). The captives no doubt suffered torment and death reminiscent of native Americans on the Trail of Tears or the American POWs in the Bataan Death March.
Wayne Brouwer
Advent reminds us of the power in Jesus’ words to his disciples. God never denies us the light we need. As Joyce Kilmer wrote:

Because the way was steep and long,
and through a strange and lonely land,
God placed upon my lips a song
and put a lantern in my hand.

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Arley K. Fadness
Good morning boys and girls,

It’s really awesome to see you this beautiful morning. Thanks for joining me. Are you ready to hear a special message I have just for you children?  (children respond)

Has your mom or dad ever reminded you, “It’s time to go to bed?”  Have they ever shouted, “It’s time to hurry up and get ready” for something? (children respond)

Ever hear, “Time to catch your bus for school? Time to go shopping? Time to go fishing? Time to go to church?”

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Peter Andrew Smith
Keith Wagner
Contents
“Shining in the Darkness” by Peter Andrew Smith
“Growing Richer Love” by Keith Wagner
“Possibilities Unlimited” by Keith Wagner


Shining in the Darkness
by Peter Andrew Smith
Luke 1:68-79

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
In our house, things change at Christmas. On Christmas Day we eat at totally different times, we snap open crackers and wear silly hats, we roar with laughter at the awful jokes inside the crackers, all members of the family meet together for one of the few times each year, and we play with puzzles.

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Schuyler Rhodes
Known among scholars as the "Benedictus," Zechariah's prophecy is a powerful and beautiful commentary on what is about to take place. The coming of the Messiah is recounted here in an incredible merger of spiritual, social, and political realities. The people will be delivered from their enemies, and they will gain knowledge of salvation. The sins of the people will be forgiven by God's tender mercies as the light of a new dawn guides "our feet into the way of peace."

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