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Hidden In Unconditional Acceptance -- 1 Corinthians 11:20-29 -- Burton F. Blair -- 1991
Several years ago a friend of mine went into a restaurant in Texas.
Hidden In Our Prayers -- Psalm 139:23-24 -- Burton F. Blair -- 1991
Henri Nouwen, the Catholic theologian, has written a beautiful book on prayer.
Hidden In Change -- Isaiah 43:18-19a -- Burton F. Blair -- 1991
Well over 100 years ago, on April 10th, 1852, beneath the African sun an American died in the city o
Hidden In Second Chances -- John 21:15-17 -- Burton F. Blair -- 1991
Dr.
Hidden In Caring -- Mark 1:40-41 -- Burton F. Blair -- 1991
It was about 1:30 a.m. when the phone rang.
Real Presence -- John 1:1-14 -- R. E. Lybrand -- 1987
It is said that King Charles V, the king of Scotland, many years ago, wondered what life was like fo
Reunion -- 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 -- R. E. Lybrand -- 1987
When I think about the world we live in, the one descriptive word that leaps forth in my mind is "di
Rejoicing In Christ's Return -- 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 -- R. E. Lybrand -- 1987
For what thanksgiving can we render to God for you, for all the joy which we feel for your sake befo
Running No More -- Mark 9:38-50 -- R. E. Lybrand -- 1987
Bob Roberts tells a story which appeared in the newspaper some time back about a mother of eight chi
Remembering -- Luke 22:14-19 -- R. E. Lybrand -- 1987
In Norway, there is a small church called the Church of the Lamb.
Refreshment -- Mark 14:22-26, John 19:28-30 -- R. E. Lybrand -- 1987
Death by crucifixion was such an agonizing way to die.
Realizing Forgiveness -- Matthew 26:27-29 -- R. E. Lybrand -- 1987
How do you normally react when someone offends you in some way?
Relief -- Matthew 11:28-30 -- R. E. Lybrand -- 1987
I'm worried about education in America.
Reconciliation -- 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 -- R. E. Lybrand -- 1987
When Jackie and I have a serious disagreement about something related to our marriage or family, we
Response to an Invitation -- John 6:48-51 -- R. E. Lybrand -- 1987
I want to begin this morning by reading an important letter to you (Note: Please amend this letter s
Repentance -- 1 Corinthians 11:27-28 -- R. E. Lybrand -- 1987
A young soldier, who had just been promoted to the rank of sergeant, wanted to impress a private who
Remedial -- Matthew 9:1-12 -- R. E. Lybrand -- 1987
One day three doctors were in a conversation about what they considered to be the biggest contributi
Reformed -- Luke 22:14--23:56 -- R. E. Lybrand -- 1987
Martin Luther was reared by very strict Catholic parents.

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

The Immediate Word

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John E. Sumwalt
But now that faith has come, we are no longer subject to a disciplinarian,  for in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith.  As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is no longer Jew or Greek; there is no longer slave or free; there is no longer male and female, for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. (vv. 25-28)

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Frank Ramirez
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1 Kings 19:1-4 (5-7) 8-15a and Psalm 42-43
David Kalas
We’re not far from the 4th of July. And while for so many Americans, it seems that the holiday has become more about long weekends, cookouts, and fireworks shows, the theme of freedom is still there at least in the background. We might take advantage of that, therefore, and give some thought to the theme of freedom as it is revealed in our assigned texts for this week.

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

The madman cried out to Jesus, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?" In our worship today let us explore what Jesus has to do with us and invite him to heal our brokenness.

Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, we often find ourselves thinking, saying and doing things that we quickly regret.
Lord, have mercy.

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Constance Berg
When Jill was five, she began to have headaches. The headaches were so severe she would throw up. Sometimes she would pass out. They usually came once a month. Jill could be playing, resting, or watching television when the headaches would come. Her only warning was a sudden pain in her head, then a blinding light would appear, and she would be rocked with pain. In her teenage years, they became debilitating, causing Jill to be in bed for three days at a time.
Stan Purdum
I'm not sure when the term "burn out" ceased being only a description of what happened to a campfire when you ran out of firewood to a term describing the experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, usually coming immediately after an extended period of overwork, but the expression seems to fit that later situation, doesn't it? Exhaustion, deep weariness, all used up, nothing more to give, wiped out, burned out -- call it what we will, its symptoms are all too familiar to many of us.
April Yamasaki
In the classic movie, Mary Poppins, Julie Andrews plays a no-nonsense, yet delightful, nanny to two young children. As a nanny to a wealthy family, she is part teacher, part parent, and part disciplinarian. She gets the children up in the morning, puts them to bed at night, supervises their many adventures, and guides them in many ways. While they are in her care, she is responsible for their overall safety and well-being.

Julia Ross Strope
Zoos are no longer in people's good graces.
Religion faces the same problem.
Certain illusions about freedom plague them both.
-- Yann Martel, Life of Pi

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People: It's good to be here, in sanctuary. We're glad for opportunities to gather and to express our gratitude to God and our appreciation for one another.

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