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He Shall Come To Judge -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son
Jesus Christ ... Our Lord -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son,
The Life Everlasting -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him s
The Holy Ghost -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in the Holy Ghost...."
Suffered ... Dead ... Buried -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son
The Holy Catholic Church -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
We have stretched from the sublime, soaring through the heights of creation with almighty God; we ha
He Descended Into Hell -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son
God, The Father -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in God, the Father...." Really?
The Communion Of Saints -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of Saints...." Those last two
He Rose Again -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son
God ... Almighty -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in God, the Father almighty...." Do you now?
The Forgiveness Of Sins -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of
He Ascended -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son
Maker Of Heaven And Earth -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth...." No surprise.
The Resurrection Of The Body -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of
Prohibitions And Invitations In The Fifth Commandment -- Exodus 20:13 -- Ron Lavin -- 2005
The Fifth Commandment speaks against murder.
The Young Have Faith In Action -- Henry G. Brinton -- 2005
Everywhere you look, people are focusing on faith and searching for meaning in life.
Prohibitions And Invitations In The Eleventh Commandment -- Mark 12:28-34a -- Ron Lavin -- 2005
The most important Commandment of all is to love God more than anything else and love our neighbors
Separation Is For The Church, Not The State -- Henry G. Brinton -- 2005
The Senate chaplain opens every workday of the U.S. Senate with a prayer.
Liberation And Obligation In Congregational Life -- Henry G. Brinton -- 2005
They had been together six years, and their relationship was dying.
Prohibitions And Invitations In The Sixth Commandment -- Exodus 20:14 -- Ron Lavin -- 2005
There are many misunderstandings of adultery in our society.
Life Begins At Forty -- Acts 7:30-34 (NRSV) -- Ron Lavin -- 2005
The context for God giving the Ten Commandments to the Hebrews is their forty year journey in
Finding Room In God's House -- Henry G. Brinton -- 2005
"My oldest daughter was married from that church; my husband was buried from that church." The voice
What You Lose By Looking On Your Own -- Henry G. Brinton -- 2005
While surveys tell us that 95 percent of Americans claim to believe in God, it's no secret that chur
Prohibititions And Invitations In The Seventh Commandment -- Exodus 20:15 -- Ron Lavin -- 2005
A man once sent an unsigned letter to the Internal Revenue Service with no return address.

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African-American History

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CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY -- Psalm 137, Isaiah 61:1-4 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
The history of black people in America, or African-American history, like the early history of the H

Bible Study

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Execute Your Exodus -- Exodus 14:1-7, 19-27, 30 -- K. D. Weaver -- 2009
When the king of Egypt was told that the people had fled, Pharaoh and his officials changed their
Acceptance Under The Shadow -- Acts 10:1-23a, Acts 10:23b-48 -- Forrest E. Chaffee -- 2009
Part 1 Peter and Cornelius
Mature In Christ -- Acts 8:26-40 -- K. D. Weaver -- 2009
The Spirit told Philip, "Go to that chariot and stay near it." Then Philip ran up to the chariot
Make Proper Requests -- 1 Samuel 8:1-22 -- K. D. Weaver -- 2009
This is what the king who will reign over you will do: He will take your sons and make them serve
Praying And Freedom Under The Shadow -- Acts 12:1-5, Galatians 5:1 -- Forrest E. Chaffee -- 2009
About that time King Herod laid violent hands upon some who belonged to the church.
Shout The News -- 2 Kings 6:24-25 -- K. D. Weaver -- 2009
When they reached the edge of the camp, not a man was there, for the Lord had caused the Arameans
Forgiveness Under The Shadow -- Matthew 26:69-75 -- Forrest E. Chaffee -- 2009
Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard.
Seize What God Has For You -- Judges 4:1-16 -- K. D. Weaver -- 2009
At Barak's advance, the Lord routed Sisera and all his chariots and army by the sword, and Sisera
Deal With Change -- 2 Kings 2:11-18 -- K. D. Weaver -- 2009
As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire and horses of fire ap
New Birth Under The Shadow -- Acts 2:1-15, 32-47 -- Forrest E. Chaffee -- 2009
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.
Outgrow Your Blessings -- Joshua 17:11-18 -- K. D. Weaver -- 2009
You are numerous and very powerful.
Seek Healing -- 2 Kings 5:1-14 -- K. D. Weaver -- 2009
So Naaman went with his horses and chariots and stopped at the door of Elisha's house.
Boldness And Healing Under The Shadow -- Acts 3:1-10 -- Forrest E. Chaffee -- 2009
One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, at three o'clock in the
Renew Faith -- 1 Kings 18:19-41, 44 -- K. D. Weaver -- 2009
So Elijah said, "Go and tell Ahab, 'Hitch up your chariot and go down before the rain stops you.'
Sidestep Judgment -- 2 Kings 5:15-27 -- K. D. Weaver -- 2009
So Gehazi hurried after Naaman.
Loyalty Under The Shadow -- Acts 4:32-37, Acts 5:1-11 -- Forrest E. Chaffee -- 2009
Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private
Open Eyes Of Faith -- 2 Kings 6:8-23 -- K. D. Weaver -- 2009
When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horse
Blowing Away The Clouds Of Depression -- Psalm 42 -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2008
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
How Can I Do What I Don't Want To Do? -- Mark 14:32-42 -- Bill Thomas -- 2008
They went to a place called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray." He
Jesus: The Miracle Worker -- John 11:40 -- Bill Thomas -- 2008
Jesus said to her, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?"
Directions Included! -- Psalm 19 -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2008
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. -- Psalm 19:7a
Preserving The Hope-Filled Life -- John W. Clarke -- 2008
For I can do everything with the hope of Christ who gives me the strength I need.
Our Hope Is A Forever Thing! -- John W. Clarke -- 2008
A little girl lived near a cemetery and often had to walk through it after dark.
Getting Away From It All To Get Back To It All -- Psalms 120-134 -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2008
Lift up your hands to the holy place, and bless the Lord! -- Psalm 134:2
Cry Of The Forsaken -- Mark 15:33-34 -- Bill Thomas -- 2008
When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon.

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Biblical Studies

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Peace Is Like A Flowing River -- John 6:16-21 -- Forrest E. Chaffee -- 2005
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the se
Seeing Is Getting The Mud Out Of Your Eyes -- John 9:1-41 -- Forrest E. Chaffee -- 2005
As he walked along, he saw a man blind from birth.
New Life Is Like A Grain Of Wheat -- John 11:1-44 -- Forrest E. Chaffee -- 2005
Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.
Joy Is Like The Rain -- John 2:1-11 -- Forrest E. Chaffee -- 2005
On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there.
Trust Is An Umbrella -- John 4:46-54 -- Forrest E. Chaffee -- 2005
Then he came again to Cana in Galilee where he had changed the water into wine.
Bread Is Always Needed -- John 6:1-14 -- Forrest E. Chaffee -- 2005
Confused, Alone, And Lost -- Luke 15:13-15 -- John A. Stroman -- 2004
Commentary
A Story That Never Ends -- John A. Stroman -- 2004
This story of two lost sons and a loving father is one of rebellion, disrespect, selfishness, and gr
Homesickness -- Luke 15:17-19 -- John A. Stroman -- 2004
Commentary
The Parable Of The Prodigal Son -- John A. Stroman -- 2004
Then Jesus said, "There was a man who had two sons.
The Turning Point -- Luke 15:18-19 -- John A. Stroman -- 2004
Commentary
Homecoming -- Luke 15:20-21 -- John A. Stroman -- 2004
Commentary
Celebration -- Luke 15:22-24 -- John A. Stroman -- 2004
Commentary
Why Is Happiness Always Somewhere Else? -- Luke 15:11-12 -- John A. Stroman -- 2004
Commentary
A Stranger In One's Own House -- Luke 15:29-32 -- John A. Stroman -- 2004
Commentary
The Shepherd God -- Psalm 23:1 -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1993
There is the ancient spring of Air Farah lying northeast of
God's Extravagance -- Psalm 23:5 -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1993
Yesterday, I walked on a cold winter afternoon, but I was
The Still -- Psalm 23:2 -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1993
The Interpreter's Bible supports the sequence here. Early in
The Final Dimensions Of Life -- Psalm 23:6 -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1993
What a climax: "Goodness and mercy all the days of my life;"
What Do You Mean --He Restoreth My Soul? -- Psalm 23:3 -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1993
The valley of the shadow is real; we all pass through it. Some
The Shepherd God Comes To Earth -- John 1:14 -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1993
When John writes "Logos" or "Word" in the first chapter of his
A Straight Path In A Crooked World -- Psalm 23:3 -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1993
The more confused a society, the more necessary are examples
Finding God In The Narrows Of Life -- Psalm 23:4 -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1993
There is a little book, My Shepherd Life in Galilee, written
Sustained In Time Of Difficulty -- Psalm 23:5 -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1993
How can the past speak to the present? How can the ancient
King Ahaz, Idolater -- Peter C. Garrison
King Ahaz has a real problem: he's worshiped about everything

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Biblical Study

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No Murder -- Genesis 9:1-7 -- David E. Leininger -- 2007
Then God blessed Noah and his sons, saying to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number and fill
Honoring Parents -- Mark 7:1-13 -- David E. Leininger -- 2007
The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jes
No False Witness -- Deuteronomy 19:16-21 -- David E. Leininger -- 2007
If a malicious witness takes the stand to accuse a man of a crime, the two men involved in the di
God's Name -- Matthew 5:33-37 -- David E. Leininger -- 2007
Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, "Do not break your oath, but keep
No Covetousness -- Matthew 6:24-33 -- David E. Leininger -- 2007
No one can serve two masters.
The Sabbath -- Mark 2:23--3:6 -- David E. Leininger -- 2007
One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grainfields, and as his disciples walked along, they bega
No Stealing -- Exodus 22:1-4 -- David E. Leininger -- 2007
If a man steals an ox or a sheep and slaughters it or sells it, he must pay back five head of cat
No Idols! -- Isaiah 44:9-17 -- David E. Leininger -- 2007
All who make idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless.
No Adultery -- John 8:2-11 -- David E. Leininger -- 2007
At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he
One God, Only One -- Matthew 19:16-22 -- David E. Leininger -- 2007
Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?"

Candlelighting service

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Come To The Manger -- Mary Lu Warstler -- 1996
Introit Choir Prelude Organist
JOY -- J.B. Quisenberry -- 1992
Litany Of Joy
CHRIST CANDLE -- J.B. Quisenberry -- 1992
Prelude Call To Worship
The Banner -- J.B. Quisenberry -- 1992
As a worship enhancement to your Advent celebration you might ask someone in your congregation to cr
REPENTANCE -- J.B. Quisenberry -- 1992
Litany Of Repentance
OBEDIENCE -- J.B. Quisenberry -- 1992
Litany Of Obedience
LOVE -- J.B. Quisenberry -- 1992
Litany Of Love

Children's program

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The Day Miss Grouchy Melted -- Mel Ann Coley -- 2000
The Day Miss Grouchy Melted
All Clear At Midnight -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 2000
Bulletin All Clear At Midnight A Children's Christmas Program
At The Manger -- Dennis M. Maurer -- 2000
At The Manger A Christmas Drama The Characters
A Journey With Prayer -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsBulletin:Participants
God's Advent Rainbow -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsParticipants Leader
This Year's Most Distinguished Water Person Contest -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsParticipants Master/Mistress of Ceremony Miriam
A Lenten Holy Week Journey -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsParticipantsNarratorSix Readers:
The Gifts Of Blessing From Faith, Hope, And Love -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Worship ServiceLeader's HelpsParticipants
Celebrating God's Gift Of Hope -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsParticipantsNarrator
No Fooling! A Look At The Month Of April -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsOptional Opening Devotion: A Dose Of Fun!
January -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
1. Women Of The Light
Hats Off To Jesus! -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsPreparation
God's Flower Garden -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsParticipants Greta Gardener (narrator) Dandy Lion
Women Of The Light -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsParticipantsLeaderWomen of the Light:
Dem Bones -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's Helps
Bloom Where You're Planted -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's Helps
A Mother's Heart: A Celebration Of Women -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsParticipantsLeaderFive women:
I Am The Vine: A Harvest Of Worship -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsParticipantsLeader (Gardener)
God's Pentecost Pantry -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's Helps
Pax Cakes and Parades (March) -- Judy Gattis Smith -- 1977
Order of ServiceBreakfast of Pax CakesForgiveness of All Quarrels
Celebrate Your Name! (October) -- Judy Gattis Smith -- 1977
Order of ServiceInformal GatheringHymn: "We Gather Together"
Why Are You Frightened? (April) -- Judy Gattis Smith -- 1977
Order of ServiceGathering to rYorshipOpening RemarksSong: "Kum Ba Yah"
Giving Thanks Joyfully (November) -- Judy Gattis Smith -- 1977
Order of ServiceJoyfully Gathering to WorshipOpening Remarks
Celebration for Beginning of School -- Judy Gattis Smith -- 1977
Order of ServicePart 1Thanks for Books and TeachersOpening Remarks
Hooray for May (May) -- Judy Gattis Smith -- 1977
Order of Service

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Children's Resources

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Jesus And The Woman Of Adultery -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorWoman 1Pharisee 1Pharisee 2
Jesus On The Cross -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorCenturionSoldierJesus
A Kind Hand -- Romans 15:2 -- Lily Erlic -- 2005
Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
Jesus And Nicodemus -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorNicodemusJesus
Jesus In The Upper Room -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorPeterJohnMatthew
Sounds -- Judy Gattis Smith -- 2005
Encounters with God occur in the NOW moment. If we are to experience God it must be now.
Jesus Heals The Daughter Of Jairus -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorJairusJesusPeter
Jesus And The Ten Lepers -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorMan 1Man 2Man 3
Jesus Enters Jerusalem -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorWoman 1Man 1Man 2
Koans And Miracles -- Judy Gattis Smith -- 2005
Ambiguity and unanswerable questions abound in this way of teaching.
Jesus Ascends To Heaven -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorPeterJohnAndrew
Jesus And The Rich Young Man -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorRich Young ManPeter
Jesus And Mary Magdalene In The Garden -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorMary MagdalenePeterJohn
When Moses Was A Baby -- Exodus 2:3-10 -- Lily Erlic -- 2005
When Moses was a baby,(rock arms back and forth)
Jesus And The Woman At The Well -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorJesusDiscipleWoman
Jesus Teaches In The Upper Room -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorJohnJesusMatthew
Movement -- Judy Gattis Smith -- 2005
As we continue our journey into the mysteries of God these words from an ancient mystic ring out: "O
Jesus And Simon The Pharisee -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorWifeSimonWoman
Jesus Cleanses The Temple -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorPeterJesusMoney Changer
Death -- Judy Gattis Smith -- 2005
Death will always be the archetype of the unknown.
Jesus And The Devil -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorJesusDevil
Jesus And The Mother Of James And John -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorMotherJamesJohn
Jesus On The Road To Emmaus -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorJesusCleopas
The Bluebird's Song -- Ecclesiastes 10:20 -- Lily Erlic -- 2005
The bluebird, Flies across the sky,I am watching from my window
Jesus And Peter's Confession -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorJamesJohnPeter

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Children's sermon

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Philippians 4:4 -- Philippians 4:4 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. -- Philippians 4:4
Psalm 119:105 -- Psalm 119:105 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. -- Psalm 119:105
James 1:22 -- James 1:22 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves.
John 3:16 -- John 3:16 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may
Our Favorites -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
Note: Ask the children to share their favorite verses and say why they are their favorites.
Philippians 4:13 -- Philippians 4:13 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
I can do all things through him who strengthens me. -- Philippians 4:13
1 John 4:19 -- 1 John 4:19 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
We love, because he first loved us. -- 1 John 4:19
1 Thessalonians 5:17 -- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
Pray without ceasing. -- 1 Thessalonians 5:17
2 Corinthians 9:15 -- 2 Corinthians 9:15 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! -- 2 Corinthians 9:15
1 Thessalonians 5:25 -- 1 Thessalonians 5:25 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
Beloved, pray for us. -- 1 Thessalonians 5:25
Hebrews 13:8 -- Hebrews 13:8 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. -- Hebrews 13:8
1 Corinthians 16:14 -- 1 Corinthians 16:14 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
Let all that you do be done in love. -- 1 Corinthians 16:14
Luke 12:34 -- Luke 12:34 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. -- Luke 12:34
John 11:35 -- John 11:35 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
Jesus wept. -- John 11:35 (RSV)
Together -- Matthew 6:19-20 -- Joy Gee -- 2007
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20
All In A Day's Work -- Proverbs 10:4, Genesis 2:15 -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture References
Walk In The Light -- 1 John 1:7 -- Joy Gee -- 2007
Scripture: 1 John 1:7
Love Your Neighbor As Yourself -- Matthew 22:39b -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture Reference Love your neighbor as yourself.
Hang In There -- Proverbs 24:16 -- Joy Gee -- 2007
Scripture: Proverbs 24:16
Willing -- Judges 6:15-16a -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture Reference
Weeds! -- Matthew 13:14-20 -- Joy Gee -- 2007
Scripture: Matthew 13:14-20
Having Or Doing? -- Matthew 6:19-21 -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture Reference
Thankful -- Ephesians 5:20 -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture Reference
The Eye Of Faith -- Hebrews 11:1 -- Joy Gee -- 2007
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1
Does God Have Fun? -- Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4 -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture Reference

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Christian

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A SERVICE FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY -- Isaiah 65:17-25, Psalm 100, John 15:1-11 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
GREETING

Christian Faith

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God The Father -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
In the Apostles' Creed a Christian confesses, "I believe in God the Father Almighty." Many consider
The Resurrection Of The Body -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
According to a traditional teaching in the Bible, Christ will return unexpectedly to earth, and all
The Spirit And The Church -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
When we say in the Apostles' Creed, "I believe in the Holy Spirit," we confess our faith in "the hol
God The Creator -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
A surgeon, an engineer, and a politician were arguing which profession was the oldest.
The Life Everlasting -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
"If a man die, shall he live again?" (Job 14:14).
Choose Your Belief -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
Today's Wilderness Of Beliefs
The Forgiveness Of Sins -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
Years ago an evangelist, Dr.
The Human Jesus -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
Who is Jesus?
A Service Of Faith Renewal -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
Dear Friends in Christ: At an earlier time in our lives, we were received by grace into God's Kingdo
The Faith Of The Creeds -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
What a Christian believes is expressed in the creeds. What is a creed?
The Word -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
The Means Of Grace
The Divine Christ -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
Though it is important, it is not enough to say that Jesus was a fully human being.
The Holy Trinity -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
Christians of all denominations love to sing Reginald Heber's "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty .
Holy Baptism -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
Nature Of A Sacrament
Christ The Redeemer -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
Some years ago a Japanese business executive living in South America was kidnapped.
I Believe -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
When Vince Lombardi came to take over as coach of the Green Bay Packers, he held his first meeting w
Holy Communion -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
Before going to the electric chair a criminal indicates what he would like for his last meal.
The Christian's Unknown God -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
Like the Greeks of Saint Paul's day, Christians today have an unknown God.

Christian Life

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A Victorious Word -- Mark 11:1-11 -- Kris Linner -- 2007
Listen to the words of a confused mother who struggles to determine why the same crowd that cheer
A Transforming Word -- Luke 13:10-17 -- Kris Linner -- 2007
Listen to the words of a desperate woman who has experienced intense pain, both physically and em
A Piercing Word -- John 19:1-28 -- Kris Linner -- 2007
Listen to the words of a mother who is shocked at the words uttered by an old man at the time of
A Grateful Word -- Luke 17:11-19 -- Kris Linner -- 2007
Listen to the words of a woman who was forced to live her life in exile because of the dreaded di
A Refreshing Word -- John 4:1-30 -- Kris Linner -- 2007
Listen to the words of a woman who could not forgive herself for the sins in her past.
A Promised Word -- Luke 1:26-38 -- Kris Linner -- 2007
Listen to the words of a petrified teenage girl.
The Living Word -- John 11:1-45 -- Kris Linner -- 2007
Listen to the words of a woman who felt God had forgotten her in her hour of deepest need.
A Forgiving Word -- Luke 7:36-50 -- Kris Linner -- 2007
Listen to the words of a woman of the city.
A Hopeful Word -- Mark 7:24-37 -- Kris Linner -- 2007
Listen to the words of a mother who had lost all hope for her daughter's healing.
A Clarifying Word -- Luke 10:38-42 -- Kris Linner -- 2007
Listen to the words of a very frustrated woman.

Church Anniversary

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LITANY FOR A CHURCH ANNIVERSARY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Leader: We come together in celebration for the years that we have been together as the people of Go

Church Growth

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The Approach -- Michael B. Brown -- 1993
After evangelism has been on a back burner for 30-plus years, the mainline Protestant Church is once
Christian Education -- Michael B. Brown -- 1993
Too long the role of Christian education (and especially the Sunday school) in church growth has bee
The Need For A Vital Ministry Of Evangelism -- Michael B. Brown -- 1993
Whereas little of worth is accomplished by too much sackcloth or ashes, there is still the need to e
A Time For Deciding -- Michael B. Brown -- 1993
Eventually the moment of decision has to come for anyone who has been visiting a church and is consi
Some Biblical Foundations For Doing Evangelism -- Michael B. Brown -- 1993
Though God's Word is rich with calls to and resources for the ministry of evangelism, four passages
Assimilation -- Michael B. Brown -- 1993
The ministry of assimilation is properly the concern of the shepherding task force or the membership
Prayer Power, Bible Power And Small Group Dynamics -- Michael B. Brown -- 1993
Arthur Caliandro (Pastor of Marble Collegiate Church in New York City) made the rather bold public s
Getting Started -- Michael B. Brown -- 1993
Herb Miller frequently tells his audience not to confuse the study of evangelism with the doing of e
Making It Work In The Local Church -- Michael B. Brown -- 1993
The local church remains the single most important institution in the world.
The Serious Business Of Worship -- Michael B. Brown -- 1993
Though the urgency of preaching has already been addressed, it cannot be left unsaid that the overal

Church Leaders

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LITANY FOR CHURCH LEADERS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Leader: You have called each of us to be partners with you in building up your church, O Christ.

Church Programs

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The Exodus Murmurers -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps
Lenten Hopes -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps
Where Do I Belong? -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps
God's Messengers Of Faith, Hope, And Love -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps
Women Blessing Through Marriage -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps
Women Bearing Gifts -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps
The Armor Of God -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps
A Humorous Look At Some Hopeful Women -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps
Blessed By God In Friendship -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps
Just Look At All Those Trees! -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps
A Sundae Treat -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps
A Heart Filled With Love -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps
In Pursuit Of The Right Spirit -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps
God's Picnic Basket -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps
From Slavery To Sainthood! -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps

Death

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A SERVICE OF DEATH AND RESURRECTION -- Revelation 21:1-4, Psalm 23 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
GATHERING

Devotional

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Proper 16 / Pentecost 14 / Ordinary Time 21 -- Luke 13:10-17 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - C -- 2009
When he laid his hand on her, immediately she stood up straight and began praising God.
Epiphany 2 / Ordinary Time 2 -- Psalm 36:5-10 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - C -- 2009
... you save humans and animals alike, O Lord. -- Psalm 36:6
Easter 5 -- Revelation 21:1-6 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2009
See, the home of God is among mortals.
Proper 28 / Pentecost 26 / Ordinary Time 33 -- Luke 21:5-19 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 2009
By your endurance you will gain your souls. -- Luke 21:19
Proper 10 / Pentecost 8 / Ordinary Time 15 -- Colossians 1:1-14 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C -- 2009
Just as it is bearing fruit and growing in the whole world, so it has been bearing fruit among yo
Advent 2 -- Malachi 3:1-4 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Second Sunday of Advent - C -- 2009
See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will sudd
Lent 3 -- 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Third Sunday in Lent - C -- 2009
For they drank from the spiritual rock that followed them, and the rock was Christ.
Proper 20 / Pentecost 18 / Ordinary Time 25 -- Luke 16:1-13 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - C -- 2009
No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be de
Epiphany 6 / Ordinary Time 6 -- Psalm 1 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 6 | Ordinary Time 6 - C -- 2009
They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their
The Day of Pentecost -- Romans 8:14-17 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Day of Pentecost - C -- 2009
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. -- Romans 8:14
Proper 12 / Pentecost 10 / Ordinary Time 17 -- Luke 11:1-13 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 2009
Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples. -- Luke 11:1b
Christmas 1 -- Psalm 148 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- First Sunday after Christmas Day - C -- 2009
Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and they were created.
Easter Day -- 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Easter Day - C -- 2009
For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a
Proper 24 / Pentecost 22 / Ordinary Time 29 -- Luke 18:1-8 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - C -- 2009
Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart.
The Transfiguration Of Our Lord (Last Sunday After Epiphany) -- Psalm 99 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 2009
The Lord is king; let the peoples tremble! -- Psalm 99:1
Proper 6 / Pentecost 4 / Ordinary Time 11 -- Galatians 2:15-21 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C -- 2009
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The Baptism Of Our Lord / Epiphany 1 / Ordinary Time 1 -- Isaiah 43:1-7 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - C -- 2009
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Easter 4 -- Psalm 23 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2009
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. -- Psalm 23:1
Proper 27 / Pentecost 25 / Ordinary Time 32 -- 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 2009
As to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him....
Lent 3 -- Isaiah 55:1-9 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Third Sunday in Lent - C -- 2009
Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not s
Proper 9 / Pentecost 7 / Ordinary Time 14 -- Psalm 30 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - C -- 2009
O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.
Proper 19 / Pentecost 17 / Ordinary Time 24 -- 1 Timothy 1:12-17 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - C -- 2009
But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overfl
Epiphany 5 / Ordinary Time 5 -- Isaiah 6:1-8 (9-13) -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - C -- 2009
In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty ...
Easter 7 -- Psalm 97 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Seventh Sunday of Easter - C -- 2009
The heavens proclaim his righteousness; and all the peoples behold his glory.
Proper 11 / Pentecost 9 / Ordinary Time 16 -- Colossians 1:15-28 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - C -- 2009
He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that

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Drama

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Eve -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(Eve walks in holding a small, old-looking shovel or hand trowel.
Hanging Of The Greens Service -- Julia Ross Strope -- 2009
(This is a "hanging of the greens" service for worship.
Nicodemus -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(Nicodemus is standing and reading from a large scroll that he holds in both hands.
A Soldier Of King Herod -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(He looks around as he comes in, as if looking for someone, then fixes on one person and calls lo
Sarah -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(Sarah enters purposefully, carrying a bowl, plate, or cup and is headed somewhere in a hurry.
Coffee Shop Christmas Eve -- Julia Ross Strope -- 2009
Characters Rebecca Lucy Sarah Gail Jeff Grandma
Martha -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(She walks in carrying a tray with cups and a loaf of bread, or a pitcher in both hands with a cl
The Centurion Of Capernaum -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(Wearing a centurion's uniform, he is seated at a desk on which are papers, helmet, an hourglass,
Judas -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(He hurries along the road, clutching a bag full of coins, looking determined, but feeling a comb
Malchus, Servant Of Caiaphas -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(He comes hurrying in, looking back over his shoulder as if he's being followed.
Rebecca -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(She sits at a table on which sits a pot.
Mary Magdalene -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(She hurries down the aisle toward the front of the church.
The Centurion At The Cross -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(Dressed in Roman uniform, wearing or carrying his helmet, he walks in, removing his helmet if he
Rahab -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(Rahab runs in carrying a long, red cord or rope. She acts urgently, but with purpose.
Peter -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(There is a table up front with a quill, inkstand, and parchment on it.
A Guard At The Tomb -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(He enters and stands with his back to the audience.
A Brief Skit About Friendship -- Proverbs 31 -- Julia Ross Strope -- 2009
Characters Reader 1 -- male or female
Mary, Mother Of Jesus -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(She begins by standing in front of the cross as if watching Jesus dying.
Hosanna! Save Now! -- Amy Jo Jones -- 2008
Character This is intended for the pastor to deliver to the congregation.
Centurion Darius And His Sister, Cassia -- Matthew 8:5-14, 27-54 -- Diana M. Morris -- 2008
Characters Darius Cassia Props Table and chair
Mary Clopas -- Diana M. Morris -- 2008
Character Mary Clopas Props None required
The Eyes Of Jesus -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35, Psalm 116 -- Amy Jo Jones -- 2008
Introduction
The Living Advent Wreath -- Frank Ramirez -- 2008
Material Used Through Five Weeks The Living Advent Wreath
Zacchaeus -- Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32, Luke 19:1-10 -- Diana M. Morris -- 2008
Characters Zacchaeus Narrator Grandchild 1 Grandchild 2
Two Blind Men -- Deuteronomy 26:1-11 -- Diana M. Morris -- 2008
Characters Aaron -- middle-aged man Jacob -- middle-aged man

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Easter

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Being Radical -- Luke 10:25-37 -- Bill Thomas -- 2007
Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus.
The Patient Teacher -- Luke 17:1-10 -- Bill Thomas -- 2007
Jesus said to his disciples, "Occasions for stumbling are bound to come, but woe to anyone by who
The Miraculous -- Luke 4:16-21 -- Bill Thomas -- 2007
When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath d
A Small Visit Along The Way -- Luke 19:1-10 -- Bill Thomas -- 2007
He entered Jericho and was passing through it.
Handling Temptation -- Luke 4:1-13 -- Bill Thomas -- 2007
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wildern
The Sacrifice -- Luke 23:36-46 -- Bill Thomas -- 2007
The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, "If you are the K
Noted By Compassion -- Luke 8:40-56 -- Bill Thomas -- 2007
Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.

Faith Development

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I Wonder About The Miracles In The Bible -- Charles D. Reeb -- 2006
Premarital counseling can be an adventure for pastors.
I Wonder About The End Of The World -- Charles D. Reeb -- 2006
Of all the themes of our faith, what the Bible says about the end of the world ranks as one of the m
I Wonder If God Exists -- Charles D. Reeb -- 2006
The conversation was going well. I respected my new friend's intellectual prowess.
I Wonder About Life After Death -- Charles D. Reeb -- 2006
The assumption of this chapter is probably wrong.
I Wonder Why Bad Things Happen To Good People* -- Charles D. Reeb -- 2006
As we remember the terror of 9/11, we long for answers.
I Wonder Why My Prayers Go Unanswered* -- Charles D. Reeb -- 2006
Warren Wiersbe tells of the time when he was helping to paint the outside of his neighbors' home.
I Wonder About God's Will For My Life* -- Charles D. Reeb -- 2006
We have all seen them. As we drive down the road, they are as plain as day.
Plans For Your Welfare -- Jeremiah 29:11 -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
Listen to me, you islands;hear this, you distant nations:
Old Testament Passover And New Testament Sacrament -- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
Baptism is the first sacrament.
Not Ashamed Of The Gospel -- Romans 1:16-17 -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
Grace said, "No, sorry, I can't make it," to Mary Anderson's invitation to come to her house for cof
The Sacrament And The Prodigal -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him.
New Testament Baptism -- Matthew 28:18-20 -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
What did Jesus mean when he spoke these words?
Grace -- Ephesians 2:4-10 -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
Grace is freely given to us when we don't deserve it.
Do You Need To Be Baptized -- John 3:5 -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
Grace Livingstone was nervous about what the pastor would say about the necessity of being baptized.
Hope -- Jeremiah 29:11 -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
The original context of this passage was the Babylonian Captivity of the Jews.
The Darkness And The Light -- Matthew 4:17, Isaiah 9:2, 1 Corinthians 1:18 -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
These four Bible passages point us to the difference between the people of darkness and the people o
Your Word Is A Lamp To My Feet -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
Oh, how I love your law!I meditate on it all day long.
Baptized Into His Death -- Romans 6:3-4 -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
Christ's death and resurrection are intricately interwoven with the death and resurrection of his pe
Saved By The Word -- Romans 10:8b-17 -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
In this Bible passage we meet Saint Paul's clear vision of salvation through the word of God.

Fellowship

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AN ADULT BIRTHDAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
You give us life, creator God, and you know the number of our days.
CHRISTENING CELEBRATION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We give thanks to you, loving God, for the promise of life fulfilled in this infant child.
BLESSING OF A HOME -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of blessing and of tender care, let your spirit be present as we make this place our home.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of love, who ordained the union of male and female in marriage through the example of Adam and E
BLESSING OF A MEAL -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Thank you, dear Lord, for this meal which you have provided for the nourishment of our bodies.
GRADUATION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Eternal God, you know the pathway of life, and give us the promise of your presence if we seek you.
GRACE AT THANKSGIVING DINNER -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Thank you, God, for another Thanksgiving day and the opportunity to give you thanks.
FAMILY REUNION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
In your wisdom you made us one family, dear God, and then scattered us far from one another.
FAMILY REUNION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Gracious God, we who have been scattered far and wide have come together to celebrate our family and

Funeral

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FUNERAL SERVICE -- Psalm 121:1-2 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
(When death occurs in tragic circumstances.) PROCESSIONAL

Gathering Prayer

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For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Source of all life and seat of all power, you made us in your likeness and called us good.
For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of covenant care, we come in humility, aware of the weakness that causes us to break our promise
For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We hear your call, O God, to come from the places where life with all mysteries and inducements take
For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Gracious God, we come from the places where life has taken us.
For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of all people, we come with open hands and hearts to receive your blessing.
For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
O God, you call us to be messengers of hope.
For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Seat of wisdom, we thank you for this gathering of your people, for the inspiration that enabled us
For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of grace and glory, you travel with us in the day and watch over us at night.
For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We come together from the places where life has scattered us, and gather in community seeking to be
For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Eternal God, you call us into being and living.

Healing

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HEALING SERVICE -- Psalm 103:1-5, 22b -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
A TIME OF MEDITATION

Home Blessing

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BLESSING OF A HOME -- Psalm 23, Psalm 91, Psalm 118, Psalm 127 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
GREETING

Humor

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The Towel Company -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
In Neil B.
T. L. C. (Tender Loving Care) -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
There came one night to a little hotel desk in a busy city, a middle aged couple.
Take Me To The Cross, And I Can Find My Way Home -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
A little boy stood crying at a busy street intersection.
The Power Of A Name -- Philippians 2:10-11 -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
The name Cadbury in England is as well known there as Hershey is in America, or Nestle in Switzerlan
You Are Not Home, Yet -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
Samuel Morrison, a missionary who served twenty years in Africa, was retiring and on his way home.
Now Consider Seeds 3,000 Years Old! -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
Scientists were given seeds discovered when tombs of ancient kings of Egypt were opened.
Gold For The King -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
When the wise men came from the East to see Jesus (Matthew 2:1), they brought lavish gifts for the n
We Thought We Heard The Angels Sing -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
One of the miracle stories of World War II involved seven servicemen whose Flying Fortress plane wen
Recycling The Universe -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
The idea of recycling metal cans, plastic milk bottles, and newspapers has saved us all money and ha
Keep Your Fork! -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
We go to a banquet and enjoy it very much.
Balaam And His Talking Donkey -- Numbers 22:20-35 -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
This story, in the midst of some rather dull reading in the Book of Numbers (Chapter 22:20-35), is a
The King Is Coming -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
When Jimmy Carter was President of the United States, he decided to spend a full day and night in se
But In Spite Of ... -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
What a drastic sign of racism and hatred has been the burning of Black churches, predominantly in th
Redemption Is For Dedicated Buildings, Too! -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
In the 1950s, Graham Local School District came into being in rural Champaign County, Ohio.
Here I Am, Lord, Speak To Me -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
When God chooses to change the destiny of a nation he sometimes does it in a most unusual manner.
The Great Stone Face -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
A boy named Ernest, who grew up within sight of this famous mountain near Franconia Notch, New Hamps
Take My Silver And My Gold -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
She really meant it!
The Christ Of The Andes -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
The boundary line between the South American countries of Chile and Argentina had been in dispute fo
Great Is Thy Faithfulness -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
This hymn is used widely in American churches.
Children Playing "Automobile" -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
Before television, when children had to be creative in their play, some children decided to play "au
The Little Red Wagon Story -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor and our entrance into World War II, the U.S.
Can The Master Use Your Instrument? -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
The young organist in a European city church became aware that there was a visitor in the church san
Warner Sallman's Head Of Christ -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
Dr. Charles R.
See Bits Of Humor -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
We have liked the words of homespun philosophy given us by a Hoosier friend years ago.
Something That Doesn't Like A Wall -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
An outstanding Christian layman, Branch Rickey, once owned a major league baseball team.

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Illustration

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Free Sermon Illustrations for May 2, 2010 from SermonStudio -- John 13:31-35, Revelation 21:1-6, Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148 -- Don R. Yocom -- 2010
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Free Sermon Illustrations for May 30, 2010 from SermonStudio -- John 16:12-15, Romans 5:1-5, Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31, Psalm 8 -- Douglas B. Bailey -- 2010
Instead of the triune, self-giving God at the center of our lives, the self-seeking god we idolize a

Inspirational

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A little lower than the angels -- Psalm 8:5 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: A little lower than the angels Location: Psalm 8:5
Smoother than butter -- Psalm 55:21 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Smoother than butter Location: Psalm 55:21
God loves a cheerful giver -- 2 Corinthians 9:7 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: God loves a cheerful giver Location: 2 Corinthians 9:7
Carved in stone -- Deuteronomy 4:13 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Carved in stone Location: Deuteronomy 4:13
There is no peace for the wicked -- Isaiah 48:22 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: There is no peace for the wicked Location: Isaiah 48:22
It is more blessed to give than to receive -- Acts 20:35 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: It is more blessed to give than to receive
One day is as a thousand years -- 2 Peter 3:8 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: One day is as a thousand years Location: 2 Peter 3:8
The eleventh hour -- Matthew 20:6 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: The eleventh hour Location: Matthew 20:6
When the ox is in the ditch -- Luke 14:5 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: When the ox is in the ditch Location: Luke 14:5
The meek shall inherit the earth -- Psalm 37:11 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: The meek shall inherit the earth Location: Psalm 37:11
Get behind me, Satan -- Luke 4:8 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Get behind me, Satan Location: Luke 4:8
Your labor is not in vain -- 1 Corinthians 15:58 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Your labor is not in vain Location: 1 Corinthians 15:58
A born-again Christian -- John 3:3 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: A born-again Christian Location: John 3:3
Sweeter than honey -- Psalm 19:10 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Sweeter than honey Location: Psalm 19:10
A hypocrite -- Matthew 23:27 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: A hypocrite Location: Matthew 23:27
No place to lay one's head -- Matthew 8:20 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: No place to lay one's head Location: Matthew 8:20
Dot every "i" and cross every "t" -- Matthew 5:17-18 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Dot every "i" and cross every "t"
Vanity, all is vanity -- Ecclesiastes 1:2 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Vanity, all is vanity Location: Ecclesiastes 1:2
Like mother, like daughter -- Ezekiel 16:44 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Like mother, like daughter
See eye to eye -- Isaiah 52:8 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: See eye to eye Location: Isaiah 52:8
Woe is me! -- Psalm 120:5 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Woe is me! Location: Psalm 120:5
A babel -- Genesis 11:9 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: A babel Location: Genesis 11:9
Stiffnecked -- Acts 7:51 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Stiffnecked Location: Acts 7:51
The good old days -- Ecclesiastes 7:10 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: The good old days Location: Ecclesiastes 7:10
Money is the root of all evil -- 1 Timothy 6:10 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Money is the root of all evil Location: 1 Timothy 6:10

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Intercession

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FOR COMFORT IN TIME OF GRIEF -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Creator God, the source of our life and the hope of our souls, we come bringing the burden of grief
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Guard and protect our child, dear Lord, as s/he begins this new experience of school.
FOR HEALING A BROKEN RELATIONSHIP -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of tender care, who brought healing to many who were broken in heart and mind, come and mend thi
FOR HELP IN TIME OF TROUBLE -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Gracious God, who came to the aid of your people in times past, we call upon you for help and delive
FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Gracious God, you move us through higher phases of learning so that we may gain the knowledge we nee
FOR EMPLOYMENT -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Creator of the universe, you are the one who inspires my mind, fills my soul and puts my hands to wo
FOR HEALING -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Blessed Savior, you understand the pain of bodily hurt, you know the feel of torn flesh.
FOR EMPLOYMENT -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Jesus, my Savior and friend, you have been with me through all the days of study, when it seemed I w
FOR HEALING -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Loving Savior, we come to you in supplication for the healing of your child ______________.
FOR UNITY IN THE FAMILY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of love, who brought together people from many places to be a family, who caused us human beings
FOR SAFE TRAVEL -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Merciful God, who led your people of old safely to the promised land, guide and protect us every ste
FOR FAMILY MEMBERS LEAVING ON ASSIGNMENT OVERSEAS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Almighty Savior, who by your grace keeps us together in heart, even when we are apart, keep safe the
FOR RELIEF FROM DEPRESSION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Comforter and guide, who has promised to be with us wherever life takes us, be present even in this

Lent/Easter

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Like A Rose -- Luke 22 -- Lynne Cragg -- 2007
Worship Service Prelude "Were You There?"
He Is Risen Indeed! -- Jonah 2:1-10, Luke 24:1-12 -- William Luoma -- 2007
Introduction
A Table, A Garden, And A Courtroom -- Leonard V. Kalkwarf -- 2007
Production Notes
Into The Wilderness -- Anne W. Anderson -- 2007
Introduction
The Big Secret -- Matthew 26:57-50 -- Michelle Griep -- 2007
Notes This Easter monologue is an interpretation of Matthew 26:57-50.
It Seems Like Just Yesterday! -- Isaiah 43:1-5, 2 Corinthians 4:18 -- Pamela D. Williams -- 2007
Introduction
We Are But Ashes -- Jonah 3:1-10, Luke 18:9-14, Psalm 51 -- William Luoma -- 2007
Introduction
Faces -- Michelle Griep -- 2007
Characters Biblical character Judas Roman Guard
Your King Comes! -- Janice Bennett Wyatt -- 2007
Worship Service
Extinguished -- Luke 22:14--23:56, John 19, Psalm 103 -- Anne W. Anderson -- 2007
Introduction
Crown Him Lord Of All! -- Zechariah 9:9-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 19:28-40, Psalm 24 -- William Luoma -- 2007
Introduction
Sing To The Lord A New Song -- Philippians 2:5-11 -- Howard Eshbaugh -- 2007
Call To Worship Leader: Praise the Lord, all nations.

Liturgy

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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE -- Psalm 103:1-5 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
The season of Lent is the time in between two important celebrations of the Christian church.
GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP SERVICE -- Isaiah 53:1-9, Matthew 5:43-48, Luke 23:35-43, John 19:25-27 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
A THREE-HOUR SERVICE ON THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST SILENT MEDITATION
ADVENT CANDLELIGHTING CEREMONY I -- Isaiah 42:5-9, Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 55:1-7, Luke 1:46b-55 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
FIRST SUNDAY -- THE CANDLE OF ANTICIPATION
ADVENT CANDLELIGHTING CEREMONY II -- Psalm 130:7-8, Psalm 95:1-2 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
FIRST SUNDAY -- THE CANDLE OF HOPE
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE -- Luke 1:68-79, Isaiah 11:1-9, Luke 1:26-38 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
THE CALL
EPIPHANY SERVICE -- John 1:14 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
THE BLESSING OF THE GIFTS

Marriage Ceremony

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A SERVICE OF CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE -- 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
GREETING

Meditations

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Taking Time to Love -- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Steven E. Burt -- 1990
Jesus Is Made Known in the Breaking of the Bread -- Luke 24:13-35 -- Steven E. Burt -- 1990
Luke's narrative here is one of those narratives that we can easily picture.
Sunday Dinner with the Family of God -- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Steven E. Burt -- 1990
I remember my junior high school best friend, Bobby Hillman.
Breakfast on the Beach -- John 21:1-17 -- Steven E. Burt -- 1990
There is a handful of narratives about Jesus' appearance after the empty tomb.
Fingerprints on the Chalice -- Luke 22:14-20 -- Steven E. Burt -- 1990
A while ago, while at a three-day pastor's retreat, I overheard two young pastors discussing what ha
Small Church Communion -- Acts 2:42-47 -- Steven E. Burt -- 1990
A while ago I attended a wedding at a Roman Catholic church on suburban Long Island.
Who Holds the Keys to the Kingdom? -- Luke 14:12-15 -- Steven E. Burt -- 1990
Not long ago I met with a student pastor whom I was supervising.
The Kingdom of God Is Like ... a Joke! -- Luke 10:25-37 -- Steven E. Burt -- 1990
The story of the good Samaritan is perhaps the most misunderstood of all Jesus' parables.
The Still Small Voice -- 1 Kings 19:1-19a -- Steven E. Burt -- 1990
Paul Tillich, the great American theologian, said: 'Our language has wisely sensed the two sides of

Memorial

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MEMORIAL SERVICE -- Psalm 103 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord.

Men's Day

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LITANY FOR MEN'S DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Leader: You made us male and female in your image and we praise you, dear God.

Monologues

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Saint Patrick Speaks! -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2003
At one time nearly 100 years ago the nation of Ireland suffered a severe potato blight.
Saint Nicholas Speaks! -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2003
(Saint Nicholas, in his vestments, proceeds in to the beautiful taped fanfare of a Christmas song.
Paul Speaks! -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2003
His name is Saul, Hebrew meaning "loaned." He was named after an earlier Saul, the first king of Isr
William Bradford Speaks! -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2003
Willa Cather wrote, "The history of every country begins in the heart of a man or woman." And in a v
Tenth Leper Speaks! -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2003
(Levi ben Judah walks into the nave in a three-piece suit, wearing a fedora and carrying a leather b
Christopher Columbus Speaks! -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2003
Five hundred years ago a man dreamed of reaching the east by sailing west.
Martin Luther Speaks! -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2003
On July 6, 1415, Prague preacher John Huss was led to the stake to be burned as a heretic.
The Desert Fox -- Exodus 3:1-14 -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
People often have a rather elevated view of leaders.
Chapter Ten -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
Often, those remembered as heroes by the church have been clergy.
Father Of The Faithful -- Genesis 12-25 -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
A name can be a difficult thing to live up to.
The Lepers' Friend -- John 15:12-17 -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
When I was a child, we used to ice skate for hours in the winter on the canals near my home.
Chapter Five -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
The world is often cruel to children and other innocents. It did not end with Herod.
The Complaining Prophet -- Jeremiah 7:1-7 -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
I can still remember the words which started me out on my unwilling journey: "Before I formed you in
Chapter Eleven -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
Most informed church people of my generation have at least heard of Albert Schweitzer.
Never On Sunday -- Hebrews 11:32--12:2 -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
I've experienced some paralysis in my left leg in recent days, some halting in my speech, and there
Chapter Six -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
During the season of Advent the Lectionary provides numerous opportunities for a sermon about John t
Mary's Song -- Luke 1:5-56 -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
Some mighty strange things have happened in our family during the past few months.
Chapter Twelve -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
So much of what we hear about politicians and world leaders causes us to question whether there are
When Christ Calls -- Mark 8:31-38 -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
"When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die." I wrote those words back in the relative safety
Chapter Seven -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
Judas has long been an enigma.
Standing In Reflected Light -- John 1:35-42; 6:5-9; 12:20-22 -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
Have you ever heard someone introduced as "John, the husband of the famous Rachel So-and-So?" That c
Chapter Two -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
Some books of Scripture present us with quite a challenge if we wish to present our audience with a
Through Gates Of Splendor -- Matthew 16:21-28 -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
The Aucas have been on my heart since the first time I heard about them at a missionary conference w
Chapter Eight -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
Bible dictionaries and commentaries are able to give us a little extra-biblical information about Po
The Doubter -- John 20:19-29 -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
My name is Thomas, but people have always called me "the twin," because I am a twin.

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Mother's Day

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LITANY FOR MOTHER'S DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Leader: God of tender care, on this day of celebration, we praise you for our mothers.

Observance

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Observance Of The Birthday Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Jonah 2:2-9, Revelation 21:1-7 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
(This liturgy is written intentionally for use in an interfaith setting.)

Pageant

SermonStudio

Here We Come To Bethlehem -- Anne W. Anderson, Nelson Chamberlain, Sharon Cathcart, Linda Buff, Pamela Honan Peterson -- 2004
A Christmas Pageant For The Whole Congregation by Pamela Honan Peterson
Choices -- J.B. Quisenberry -- 2004
Characters Oldest Child Father Younger Child Mother
A Service Of Love -- J.B. Quisenberry -- 1996
Production Notes
What Is His Name? -- Mary Lu Warstler -- 1996
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Pastoral Resources

SermonStudio

Adding A Drop Of Love -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day: The First Sunday of Lent or One Great Hour of Sharing
The Good Samaritan,* Part I -- Luke 10:25-37 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
Show Me How Strong You Are -- Luke 23:34, Matthew 5:38-42 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Lent, any time
Fifty-two Card Pick-up -- John 13:1-11 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Time: Easter week*
The Ten Commandments Of Gospel--Telling -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
1. Make it your aim for each sermon to leave an impression rather than to make a point.
You Make Me Feel Like A Grapefruit -- Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 19:13-15 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Baptism, birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jesus Loves Me, This I Know -- Matthew 19:13-15 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
The Loving Warlock (The Good Samaritan, Part II) -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Introduction: This time we'll retell the story of the Good Samaritan as Jesus might have told
Jim, The Promise-Mender -- Hosea 1:2; 2:19-23 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day: Any Sunday
Yesterday I Stomped On A Frog -- Isaiah 42:5 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
The Story Of Tom Gobble -- 1 Chronicles 16:34 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Props: A flannel board and pictures of a small turkey and a big turkey
You Can't Steal A Spirit -- Matthew 2:1-12; 6:19-21 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day: Epiphany or the Sunday after Christmas
Breakfast Of Champions -- Luke 2:52 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
Baa-Baa -- Luke 15:1-7 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
It's Not All That Easy -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
A good children's sermon is simple, direct, dramatic, and participatory; it has a single purpose and
Stilling The Storm -- Matthew 8:23-27 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
What To Do With A Chocolate Chip Cookie? -- Isaiah 58:6-10 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Halloween Crop Walk or any
Let's Pretend -- John 14:1ff. -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
These sermons require the listeners to use their imaginations in a vivid way.
An Apple A Day -- Genesis 1:31 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Fall
What Color Is God's Skin? -- Genesis 1:27 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
Devils Are For Sale, Aren't They? -- Matthew 6:13 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
The Purpose Behind Our Gospel-Telling -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
The Distinctive Character Of The Gospel
A Book Of Words/The Book Of Love -- John 20:30-31 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Given in the tradition of the parable, these sermons require the listeners' actual participation in
Love Conquers All -- Romans 12:17-21, Luke 23:32-34 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day or Season: Easter, any Sunday
Sammy No Share -- Romans 12:21 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: UNICEF/Halloween or any occasion when children are being asked to share with others.

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Poems

SermonStudio

Lent 5 -- John 12:20-33 -- Andrew Daughters -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - B -- 1990
A group of Gentiles came to Phillip.Greeks they were,
Advent 1 -- Mark 13:32-37 -- Andrew Daughters -- First Sunday of Advent - B -- 1990
Through the ages men have wondered,talked about the end of time.
Proper 11 -- Mark 6:30-34 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - B -- 1990
The sheep has been domesticatedfor so many years,that a sheep without a shepherd
Proper 17 -- Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - B -- 1990
Lord, there are times you threaten meas I think what you know
Epiphany 1 -- Mark 1:4-11 -- Andrew Daughters -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - B -- 1990
John went into the wildernessand there began to preach.Multitudes came out to him.
Proper 7 -- Mark 4:35-41 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - B -- 1990
Jesus, come and take my tiller,for my boat is very small.
Epiphany 2 -- John 1:43-51 -- Andrew Daughters -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - B -- 1990
'Can anything good come from Nazareth?'was the question Nathaniel framed.
Proper 13 -- John 6:24-35 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - B -- 1990
When the Israelites wandered for yearsin the wilderness, haunted by fears,
Advent 2 -- Mark 1:1-8 -- Andrew Daughters -- Second Sunday of Advent - B -- 1990
Long ago Isaiah said it,prophesied a messengerwho would come before Messiah
Proper 27 -- Mark 12:38-44 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - B -- 1990
Of the people who came to the temple, there were many whose vesture was grand.
Good Friday -- John 19:17-30 -- Andrew Daughters -- Good Friday - B -- 1990
Is it nothing to you that He hung on the cross?Is it nothing to you who pass by,
Proper 12 -- Mark 6:45-52 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1990
Jesus came across the wateras th' apostles rowed in vain,
Sunday of the Passion -- Mark 14:1--15:47 -- Andrew Daughters -- Passion Sunday - B -- 1990
In the shadows of the gardenkneels the darker shadow yetof a man upon his knees
Easter Day -- Mark 16:1-8 -- Andrew Daughters -- Easter Day - B -- 1990
It’s Easter Day, a day of joy,a time to celebrate,a time to count our blessings
Christ the King -- John 18:33-37 -- Andrew Daughters -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - B -- 1990
What kind of a Kingdom has Jesus?No castle nor palace has he.
Proper 23 -- Mark 10:17-30 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 1990
Lord, I almost wish you hadn’tsaid the words you said that day,
Advent 3 -- John 3:23-30 -- Andrew Daughters -- Third Sunday of Advent - B -- 1990
'I am not the Lord’s Anointed.I can but prepare his way.
Advent 3 -- John 1:6-8, 19-28 -- Andrew Daughters -- Third Sunday of Advent - B -- 1990
There are many men seek powerand pursue it all their lives,
Christmas Day -- Luke 2:15-20 -- Andrew Daughters -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 1990
What a night of great excitement!(Shepherds lead a quiet life.
Pentecost -- John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 -- Andrew Daughters -- Day of Pentecost - B -- 1990
Come, Holy Spirit.Come, Holy Guide.Teach me to follow and turn not aside.
Proper 18 -- Mark 7:31-37 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 1990
Lord, we all have a measure of deafness,though our ears may perform very well
Epiphany 2 -- John 1:35-42 -- Andrew Daughters -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - B -- 1990
Glorioski, come and see!Mom and dad bought me a horse
Proper 8 -- Mark 5:21-43 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - B -- 1990
Jairus was a proud man,Not just one in a crowd man.He had a lot of power.
Advent 3 -- John 3:23-30 -- Andrew Daughters -- Third Sunday of Advent - B -- 1990
'I am not the Lord's Anointed.I can but prepare his way.
Advent 4 -- Luke 1:26-38 -- Andrew Daughters -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - B -- 1990
Ann’s daughter, Mary,had a great vision:a messenger angel,bearing a promise.

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Prayer

SermonStudio

Prayers For Peace -- Frank Ramirez -- 2006
One: Lord, we come before you humbly, without all the answers, but trusting in your goodness
Prayers In Ordinary Times -- Frank Ramirez -- 2006
God of light, God of truth, abide with us as evening falls.
In All Seasons -- Wava M. Burt -- 2004
Yes, Lord, we do want to remember you -- not as some historical event, but to recall you into the mo
With Proclamation And Abiding Love -- Wava M. Burt -- 2004
O God of Light and Love, we come before you remembering him who was proclaimed king on that first Pa
By Each New Invitation -- Wava M. Burt -- 2004
Loving Creator, we are awed by your universal magnitude when we survey star-filled skies, observe th
From Tears To Victory -- Wava M. Burt -- 2004
Ever-present, living, loving God, we adore you.
Meeting And Remembering -- Wava M. Burt -- 2004
Redeeming God, Creator of all, we thank you for this day and the joy of this fellowship.
Wedding Prayer -- 2003
God of grace and glory,You have brought together _____________ and ______________
Teach Us To Pray -- 2003
O God of Love, we ask you to teach us to pray.
Spring (1) -- 2003
Creative God, the fresh signs of life in ourgardens and lawns tell us it is spring.
Thanksgiving Sunday (1) -- 2003
God of our pilgrim parents,we thank you for the legacy of this land:
Prayers About Time And Work (1) -- 2003
O God who is with us even in our darkest hour,
Prayers For Courage And Hope (1) -- 2003
O God of Hope,the turbulent waters of life wear us out.
Advent (1) -- 2003
O God, it is the Season of Adventand we are waiting ...
For Social Responsibility (1) -- 2003
O Lord, we have seen your faceshining through the dark, wet eyes of African children
University Alumni Founders Day -- 2003
We are thankful, O Lord, for the days of our lives that are
Prayers About Suffering, Dying, And Grief (1) -- 2003
O Saving Lord, you invited us to your tableand we came gladly, quickly, eagerly.
Communion Sunday (1) -- 2003
O Great and Mysterious God,you have shown the power of your love
Prayers For The Journey (1) -- 2003
Like dormant seeds in winter soil, we wait for your
Prayers For Deliverance (1) -- 2003
Teach us to know your patience, O God, and to trustyour deliverance.
Christmas (1) -- 2003
How great is your love, O God,to send us your Son.
For Liberation (1) -- 2003
From our prisons we shout, from our cages we cry,"You are the Lord, giver of mercy;
Personal Prayer (1) -- 2003
How like me to go off to write a book of prayersand forget to pray.
As We Gather (1) -- 2003
O God of Love, we dare to gather in your name becausewe believe we are children of God.
Mother's Day (1) -- 2003
O Great and Wonderful God,you are long-suffering and forgiving.

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Preaching

SermonStudio

Proper 13 / Pentecost 11 / Ordinary Time 18 -- 2 Samuel 11:26--12:13a, Ephesians 4:1-16, John 6:24-35 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - B -- 2018
Theme of the Day Being fed by our Lord and the companionship it brings.
Proper 26 / Ordinary Time 31 -- Matthew 23:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Joshua 3:7-17, Psalm 43, Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 26 | Ordinary Time 31 - A -- 2014
Theme of the Day The marvelous things God's word does.
Proper 27 / Ordinary Time 32 -- Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25, Psalm 78:1-7 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - A -- 2014
Theme of the Day The difference relating to God makes.
Proper 28 / Ordinary Time 33 -- Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Judges 4:1-7, Psalm 123 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - A -- 2014
Theme of the Day Serving God His way. Collect of the Day
Proper 25 / Ordinary Time 30 -- Matthew 22:34-46, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - A -- 2014
Theme of the Day It's what God does, not what we do, that counts!
Christ the King Sunday -- Matthew 25:31-46, Ephesians 1:15-23, Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24, Psalm 100 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A -- 2014
Theme of the Day The good news of the reign of Christ.
Reformation Day -- John 8:31-36, Romans 3:19-28, Psalm 46 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Reformation Sunday - A -- 2014
Theme of the Day Freedom! Collect of the Day
Thanksgiving Day -- Luke 17:11-19, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Deuteronomy 8:7-18, Psalm 65 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Thanksgiving Day - A -- 2014
Theme of the Day What thankfulness does to us.
All Saints Day -- Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 3:1-3, Revelation 7:9-17, Psalm 34:1-10, 22 -- Mark Ellingsen -- All Saints Day - A -- 2014
Theme of the Day Inspired by the saints and the love of God.
Advent 1 -- Isaiah 64:1-9, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mark 13:24-37 -- Mark Ellingsen -- First Sunday of Advent - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day
Proper 17 / Pentecost 14 / Ordinary Time 22 -- Song of Solomon 2:8-13, James 1:17-27, Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day A love that changes lives. Collect of the Day
Lent 2 -- Genesis 17:1-7, Romans 4:13-25, Mark 8:31-38 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Second Sunday in Lent - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day Remembering the spiritual roots of grace.
Holy Trinity Sunday -- Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Trinity Sunday | 1st Sunday after Pentecost - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day An eternally loving triune God!
Proper 15 / Pentecost 12 / Ordinary Time 20 -- 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14, Ephesians 5:15-20, John 6:51-58 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 15 | Ordinary Time 20 - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day More about the bread that brings life, wisdom, and unity.
Epiphany 5 -- Isaiah 40:21-31, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day God's in control, even in tough and changing times.
Proper 26 / Pentecost 23 / Ordinary Time 31 -- Ruth 1:1-18, Hebrews 9:11-14, Mark 12:28-34 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 26 | Ordinary Time 31 - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day There's always somebody to help.
Easter 5 -- Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-8 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day What God's love does to us. Collect of the Day
Proper 10 / Pentecost 7 / Ordinary Time 15 -- 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19, Ephesians 1:3-14, Mark 6:14-29 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day It's all in God's hands! Collect of the Day
Epiphany of Our Lord -- Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Epiphany of the Lord - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day The light of grace shows the way.
Proper 23 / Pentecost 21 / Ordinary Time 28 -- Job 23:1-9, 16-17, Hebrews 4:12-16, Mark 10:17-31 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day Taking sin seriously. Collect of the Day
Good Friday -- Isaiah 52:13--53:12, Hebrews 10:16-25, John 18:1--19:42 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Good Friday - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day A vulnerable God struggles to overcome our sin.
Advent 2 -- Isaiah 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15a, Mark 1:1-8 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Second Sunday of Advent - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day
Proper 18 / Pentecost 16 / Ordinary Time 23 -- Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23, James 2:1-10 (11-13) 14-17, Mark 7:24-37 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day God cares for the poor. Collect of the Day
Lent 3 -- Exodus 20:1-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, John 2:13-22 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Third Sunday in Lent - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day Look! God doesn't do things our way.
Proper 5 / Pentecost 2 / Ordinary Time 10 -- 1 Samuel 8:4-11 (12-15) 16-20 (11:14-15), 2 Corinthians 4:13--5:1, Mark 3:20-35 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day We never get it right 'til we're right with God.

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Sacrament

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BAPTISM OF AN ADULT -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
GATHERING
AN ORDER FOR CONFIRMATION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
THE MEANING OF CONFIRMATION
CELEBRATING THE APPOINTMENT OF A PASTOR -- Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Ephesians 4:11-16 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of th
CELEBRATION OF MUSIC MINISTRY -- Psalm 95:1-2, Psalm 96, Psalm 98, Psalm 100 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
"O come let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!

Self Help

SermonStudio

Fashionable Fatherhood -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for t
From Generation To Generation: The Faith Of Our Mothers -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your moth
Women Who Love Too Much -- Or Too Little -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
"This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
Projecting From Father Failure To Divine Father -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
It is the Spirit himself bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if childre
Fathering In Feminist Times -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
The Inward Woman -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
Let not yours be the outward adorning with braiding of hair, decoration of gold and wearing of fine
Mary And Martha: Nine To Five, Five To Nine -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
"Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things: one thing is needful.
Iron John And Plastic Pete -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
Bid the older men be temperate, serious, sensible, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.
On Fathering Prodigals And Others -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
"And he said to him, 'Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.
What's A Father To Do? -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the Church and gave himself up for her ...
Fashionable Motherhood -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
A good wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels ...
Tapestry -- Weaving The Many Colors Of Love -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
Life is like a tapestry, intricate and varied in pattern and design, woven in many colors of love, a
Fathering Number One Types And Number Two Types -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
"Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.
The Struggle To Honor Fathers -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
"But you say, 'If anyone tells his father or his mother, What you would have gained from me is given
America, Apple Pie, And The Disposable Mother -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
"If a man tells his father or his mother, what you would have gained from me is Corban (that is, giv
The Inward Man -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
Even so husbands should love their wives as their own bodies.
The Liberated Women Companions Of Jesus -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
And also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, fro
Murphy Brown And The Absent Father Syndrome -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her ...
The Ambiguities Of Fatherhood -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
"Honor your father and mother" (this is the first commandment with a promise), "that it may be well
Families, Motherhood, And Apple Pie -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
"My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it." -- Luke 8:21
Greed, Grace, And Goal Lines -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive good and evil, a
Mothers -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
What's A Mother To Do?
In Search Of The Perfect Father -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
Honor your father and mother ...

Sermon

SermonStudio

Terms Of Endearment -- John 12:1-8 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - C -- 2021
In his short story, “The Capital of the World,” Ernest Heming-way reported an event they talk about
A New Creation In Hope -- 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 -- Bonnie Bates -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - C -- 2021
In Christ, we are a new creation.
The Divine Mission -- John 17:20-26 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Seventh Sunday of Easter - C -- 2021
A friend of mine taught ethics at a Christian college.
The Balcony View -- Ephesians 1:15-23 -- Bonnie Bates -- Ascension of the Lord - C -- 2021
This section of Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus is a note of thanksgiving.
A Portion Of Thyself -- Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Ash Wednesday - C -- 2021
At a graduation ceremony, the president of a Christian college stood at the podium and looked out ov
Starting Over -- John 21:1-19 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Third Sunday of Easter - C -- 2021
Sometimes the healing of our hurts starts only when we find another song to sing.
Visions Of Hope -- Revelation 1:4-8 -- Bonnie Bates -- Second Sunday of Easter - C -- 2021
Welcome to the Second Sunday of Easter.
Scandal -- Luke 22:14--23:56 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2021
While Don Richardson was a student at Prairie Bible Institute in the 1950s, his heart burned in anti
Pressing On In Faith -- Philippians 3:4b-14 -- Bonnie Bates -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - C -- 2021
Recently at the gym, working out with my personal trainer, and straining to finish the third set of
Living Through Hard Times -- 2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10 -- Bonnie Bates -- Ash Wednesday - C -- 2021
Sometimes it is hard for us to accept the hardships of this life.
The Beginning And The End -- Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 -- Bonnie Bates -- Seventh Sunday of Easter - C -- 2021
This reading from the book of Revelation, the vision of John, reminds us that Jesus is the beginning
Into The Wilderness -- Luke 4:1-13 -- Wayne Brouwer -- First Sunday in Lent - C -- 2021
Jesus was tempted.
Hearing A Familiar Voice -- John 10:22-30 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2021
As parents of three wonderful daughters, my wife and I can sympathize with the couple who sent their
My Redeemer Lives -- Revelation 5:11-14 -- Bonnie Bates -- Third Sunday of Easter - C -- 2021
We continue in our Easter season to celebrate and reflect on John’s vision of heaven.
Night And Light -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 2021
A friend of mine had rewritten a familiar proverb and used it ominously.
Love Lives -- Philippians 2:5-11 -- Bonnie Bates -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2021
My friends, as we gather this Sunday to recall the passing of the weeks of Lent and move ourselves i
Faithfulness In These Days -- Romans 10:8b-13 -- Bonnie Bates -- First Sunday in Lent - C -- 2021
As we enter the Lenten season, we reflect on the life of Jesus, his ministry, his sacrifice, and his
Mountaintop Experience -- Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a) -- Wayne Brouwer -- Second Sunday in Lent - C -- 2021
Some years ago, the History Network created a strange new hit series.
The Accent Of Heaven -- John 13:31-35 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2021
She opened our eyes to the way that civilizations unfold and develop.
Peace In The Presence -- Revelation 7:9-17 -- Bonnie Bates -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2021
How large is your worshiping community?
Faces At A Funeral -- John 18:1--19:42 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Good Friday - C -- 2021
During the nineteenth century, all Oxford graduates were required to translate a portion of the Gree
At The Table -- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Bonnie Bates -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 2021
In my faith tradition, Maundy Thursday usually involved a remembrance of the first communion service
Who's Fault Is It? -- Luke 13:1-9 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Third Sunday in Lent - C -- 2021
The youth pastor at one of my former congregations had a cartoon taped to his office door.
Standing Firm -- Philippians 3:17--4:1 -- Bonnie Bates -- Second Sunday in Lent - C -- 2021
The call of Paul in this letter is to stand firm in the Lord, to not falter, to not align our minds
Glowing Network -- John 14:23-29 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2021
During World War II, many members of the Lutheran church in Germany lost their faith because Hitler

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Our God-Given Giftedness -- 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 -- John T. Collins -- 2009
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but t
Good Stewardship: Giving Our Best -- 1 Timothy 6:7 -- John T. Collins -- 2009
For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.
Celebrating God's Grace -- Romans 5:1 -- John T. Collins -- 2009
Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
The Growth Factor -- Luke 13:18-21 -- John T. Collins -- 2009
He said therefore, "What is the kingdom of God like? And to what should I compare it?
Groups: Friendships, Family, And Fellowship -- Acts 2:44-47 -- John T. Collins -- 2009
All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions an
The Upside Of The Practice-- Performance Equation -- Galatians 6:7b -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
You reap whatever you sow. -- Galatians 6:7b
Mind Your Manners -- Matthew 7:12 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
In everything do to others as you would have them do to you.... -- Matthew 7:12
The Downside Of The Practice -- Performance Equation -- Romans 8:28 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God....
God Knows! -- 2 Samuel 12:7 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
You are the man! -- 2 Samuel 12:7
Take Dead Aim -- Hebrews 12:2 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus. -- Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)
The First Hole -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
Awe came upon everyone.... -- Acts 2:43
Leave It On The Course -- 1 Timothy 3:5 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
If someone does not know how to manage.... -- 1 Timothy 3:5
Be The Ball -- Galatians 2:20 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
... I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. -- Galatians 2:20 (NIV)
Take Some Lessons -- 2 Timothy 3:16 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful.... -- 2 Timothy 3:16
A Positive Addiction -- Romans 1:16 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
I am not ashamed of the gospel.... -- Romans 1:16
Every Shot I Ever Hit -- 1 Corinthians 11:24b -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
Do this in remembrance of me. -- 1 Corinthians 11:24b
Equipped To Play -- Ephesians 6:11 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
Put on the whole armor of God. -- Ephesians 6:11
Holing Out -- 2 Timothy 4:6b -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
The time of my departure has come. -- 2 Timothy 4:6b
Apocalyptic Moments -- Galatians 5:22-23 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
The fruit of the Spirit is.... -- Galatians 5:22-23

Stories

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The Most Dangerous Verse In The Bible -- 2 Timothy 3:14--4:5 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - C -- 2009
Which verse is the most dangerous?
Hoping For A Hug -- Luke 13:31-35 -- David E. Leininger -- Second Sunday in Lent - C -- 2009
Jerusalem was not far now.
The Uniquely Christian Commandment -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- David E. Leininger -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 2009
Maundy Thursday is a strange term.
Lust -- Galatians 5:1, 13-25 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - C -- 2009
Remember the furor that arose a few years ago when Jimmy Carter was interviewed by Playboy ma
The Trouble With Stables -- Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) -- David E. Leininger -- The Nativity of our Lord - C -- 2009
What do you know about stables? They are not pretty places. The light is not that good.
Oh, Susanna! -- Daniel 13 -- James Mckarns -- 2009
The Babylonians stormed the ancient city of Jerusalem in the year 587 BC and destroyed it.
When Faith Faces Disaster -- Luke 15:1-10 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - C -- 2009
This text appears in the lectionary cycle just about the time of the America's remembrance of the Se
The Jump To Judgment -- Luke 6:39-49 -- David E. Leininger -- Epiphany 8 | Ordinary Time 8 - C -- 2009
Mr.
It's All In The Perspective -- Psalm 8 -- David E. Leininger -- Trinity Sunday | 1st Sunday after Pentecost - C -- 2009
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have se
Right Bed, Wrong Woman -- Genesis 29 -- James Mckarns -- 2009
The first glimmer of the softly breaking dawn peeked through the partially opened cottage window and
A Change Of Venue -- Acts 23 -- James Mckarns -- 2009
The apostle Paul traveled thousands of miles on land and sea, preaching the message of Jesus, establ
Rubble And Trouble -- Luke 21:5-19 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 2009
"Wars and revolutions, nation against nation, kingdom against kingdom, earthquakes, famines, and pes
Pie In The Sky -- Revelation 21:1-6 -- David E. Leininger -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2009
Do you like to eat? I do. I like food! And it shows.
Religion And Politics -- Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - C -- 2009
Religion and politics -- in years past we were told those were two subjects that were not good for p
The Body Of Christ -- 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a -- David E. Leininger -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - C -- 2009
Have you ever wished that you were something you were not? I suspect we all have.
The Locust Years -- Joel 2:23-32 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - C -- 2009
Do you like bugs? Yes, they are a part of God's good creation and they have a function within it.
The Fig Tree -- Luke 13:1-9 -- David E. Leininger -- Third Sunday in Lent - C -- 2009
An intriguing text.
The Judas Gene -- John 18:1--19:42 -- David E. Leininger -- Good Friday - C -- 2009
Why did Judas do it? Was it the money, the thirty pieces of silver?
Greed -- 2 Kings 5:1-14 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - C -- 2009
Scripture offers a wealth (if I may use that term) of material about greed, about the love of money
Silly Goose -- Colossians 3:12-17 -- David E. Leininger -- First Sunday after Christmas Day - C -- 2009
Great words -- as succinct a description as can be found anywhere of what we are called to be and do
Watch Out For The Birds -- Tobit 1-12 -- James Mckarns -- 2009
He sat on a wobbly stool outside his small frame house, staring absentmindedly at the dusty road.
Prayers For The President -- 1 Timothy 2:1-7 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - C -- 2009
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for eve
The Business Of The Church -- Galatians 1:1-12 -- David E. Leininger -- 2009
Is there one simple answer to the question "What is the business of the church"?
Choosing A God -- 1 Kings 18:20-21 (22-29) 30-39 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 4 | Ordinary Time 9 - C -- 2009
For sheer drama, there is little in fact or fiction that can surpass the stories of Elijah in 1 King
The Low Blow -- Genesis 34 -- James Mckarns -- 2009
"Get your filthy hands off me, you ugly creep!" She kicked frantically and flailed her delicate arms

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Thanksgiving Day

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THANKSGIVING DAY CELEBRATION -- Psalm 67:1, 3-7, Deuteronomy 8:7-18 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
(This service has been written intentionally for use in an interfaith setting.)

Thanksgiving Prayer

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FOR A NEW HOME -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Gentle Jesus, who yourself was without a permanent home, we thank you for this home that you have pr
FOR SUCCESSFUL SURGERY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Loving Jesus, who healed the sick and cured all manner of diseases, we thank you for your healing to
FOR SATISFACTION OF A MORTGAGE -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Generous God, you have provided for us through all the years, and you have brought us to this moment
FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL OR EXAM -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Wisdom God, we thank you for opening our minds to the understanding of the lessons that we have been
FOR A NEW JOB -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of the ages, who gave us hands to work for you, minds to receive your thoughts and hearts to do
FOR COMPLETION OF THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Loving Jesus, you who gave us a new model of family, thank you for bringing ______________ into our
FOR SAFE ARRIVAL -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We thank you, gracious God, for your presence with us on our journey, and for your loving care which
FOR A NEW CAR -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We thank you, O God, for this vehicle, which you have provided for us to travel as we go about our l
FOR A COUPLE STARTING OUT -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We come together in your love, O God, thanking you for the love we feel for each other that has brou
FOR SAFE RETURN FROM A PERILOUS JOURNEY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God our protector, by your guidance and in your presence we have made it to the end of this journey.
FOR A COUPLE REUNITED AFTER SEPARATION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of grace and glory, we come in thanksgiving for the fresh opportunity you have given us to live
FOR SAFE DELIVERY AFTER A DIFFICULT PREGNANCY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of all life, who delivered our ancestors through toil and trouble, we thank you for the safe del

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END OF MEETING CLOSING PRAYER -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
For the time we have spent in your presence here, we give you thanks, O God.
CHRISTMAS DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Giver of all gifts, for the gift of your son Jesus Christ as a child into our world, for the gift of
FOR PARENTS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God, our mother and our father, we bless you for the fullness of care provided by our parents.
MOTHER'S DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God, our mother, thank you for the human mothers you have placed in our lives.
CHURCH SCHOOL PROMOTION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We have reached another milestone of learning, dear God, and we give you thanks for all that has bee
CLOSING OF A YEAR -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We come again, dear God, to the close of a year.
FOR PARENTS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Heavenly parent, you made us in your image and likeness, and set the example of care and nurture for
MORNING PRAYER -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Thank you for the new day, for the morning sun and the sparkling dew.
MOTHER'S DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Gentle God, you nurture us in the womb of your compassion, you feed us from your storehouse of love,
CHURCH SCHOOL TEACHERS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Great teacher, you called your disciples together and imparted your Word to them so that they might
FOR PEACE -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Life-giving God, whose desire for your children is that we live together in harmony, grant us peace
FOR GRANDPARENTS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Gracious God, you have blessed us with these special persons, our grandparents, who have been a have
ANY TIME DURING THE DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
For the hours of day that have come and gone, we give you grateful thanks, O God.
FOR FATHERS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God our creator, the source of all life, we thank you for those whom we call father.
WORKERS IN THE CHURCH -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Thank you, God, for these persons who have been called to the various offices in your church.
FOR JUSTICE -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of the ages, you who desire justice for all people, look with compassion upon those for whom jus
EVENING PRAYER -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
As the sun sinks silently from our view, and as the evening stars begin to appear, we come to you in
A NEW YEAR -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of all seasons, who gives us the minutes and hours and days of our lives, we come to you in this
FATHER'S DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Father of all, we celebrate your gift of fatherhood this day.
NEW PASTOR -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Lord, we thank you for all those who have served as pastors in this church over the years.
FOR DISCERNMENT -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
O Wisdom on high, open our eyes to your truth, open our ears to your word, open our minds to your pr
CHURCH MEETING OPENING -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We have come together, Holy One, bringing the gifts you give us to be used in the service of your ch
CHRISTMAS GATHERING -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We gather in festive joy gracious God, celebrating the birth of our Savior and the gift of life you
FATHER'S DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of all, you model for us the qualities that we would want in our fathers.
FOR MOTHERS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Life-giving God, whose tender care has defined for all time the role of mothers, we give you thanks

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Wedding Vow

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RENEWAL OF WEDDING VOWS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
GATHERING

Women's Day

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LITANY FOR WOMEN'S DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Leader: Creator of life, you call us women and men to be full persons in your sight.

Worship

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Prayer Of The Church, Advent 4 -- Isaiah 7:10-16, Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, Romans 1:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25 -- Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - A -- 2020
Pastor: Advent God: We praise and thank you for the word of promise spoken long ago by your prophet
GOOD FRIDAY -- Matthew 27:32-54 -- Beth Huener -- 2011
The Witness of the Crowd Matthew 27:32-54 Opening Hymn
THE SECOND MIDWEEK SERVICE -- Matthew 14:22-30 -- Beth Huener -- 2011
The Witness of Peter Matthew 14:22-30; 17:29-36; 26:67-75
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE -- Matthew 28:1-10, Acts 10:34-43, Colossians 3:1-4 -- Beth Huener -- 2011
A Witness to the Resurrection Opening Hymn
THE THIRD MIDWEEK SERVICE -- John 11:44-53 -- Beth Huener -- 2011
The Witness of Caiaphas, High Priest John 11:44-53; Matthew 26:57-66
THE FOURTH MIDWEEK SERVICE -- Matthew 14:1-11 -- Beth Huener -- 2011
The Witness of Herod, Tetrarch of Jerusalem
THE FIFTH MIDWEEK -- John 18:28-38, Matthew 27:15-26 -- Beth Huener -- 2011
The Witness of Pontius Pilate, Roman Governor of Israel
Ash Wednesday Worship Service -- Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21, Joel 2:12-19, Psalm 51 -- Beth Huener -- 2011
Opening Hymn "Chief of Sinners Though I Be" First Lesson
MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE -- Matthew 26:17-29, Exodus 12:1-14, Psalm 22 -- Beth Huener -- 2011
Opening Hymn "O Jesus, I Have Promised" No. 503
THE FIRST MIDWEEK SERVICE -- Matthew 26:14-15, 21-26, 45-50, Psalm 38 -- Beth Huener -- 2011
The Witness of Judas Disciple and Betrayer of Jesus
Easter 3 / Earth Day -- Acts 9:1-6 (7-20), Revelation 5:11-14, John 21:1-19, Psalm 30 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Third Sunday of Easter - C -- 2009
The Easter story is about the triumph of creativity.
Proper 12 / Ordinary Time 17 / Pentecost 10 -- Hosea 1:2-10, Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19), Luke 11:1-13, Psalm 85 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 2009
Zoos are no longer in people's good graces. Religion faces the same problem.
Epiphany 2 / Ordinary Time 2 -- Isaiah 62:1-5, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11, Psalm 36:5-10 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - C -- 2009
A single song is being inflected through all the colorations of the human choir.
Epiphany 7 / Ordinary Time 7 -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15, Luke 6:27-38, Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2009
A single song is being inflected through all the colorations of the human choir.
Proper 28 / Ordinary Time 33 / Pentecost 26 -- Isaiah 65:17-25, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-9, Isaiah 12 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 2009
If we love the Lord with all our hearts, minds, and strength,
Proper 7 / Ordinary Time 12 / Pentecost 2 -- 1 Kings 19:1-4 (5-7) 8-15a, Galatians 3:23-29, Luke 8:26-39, Psalm 42 and 43 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C -- 2009
Zoos are no longer in people's good graces. Religion faces the same problem.
Christmas Day -- Isaiah 62:6-12, Titus 3:4-7, Luke 2:(1-7) 8-20, Psalm 97 -- Julia Ross Strope -- The Nativity of our Lord - C -- 2009
Gathering music Christmas medley (Light the Christ candle.)
Proper 23 / Ordinary Time 28 / Pentecost 21 -- Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7, 2 Timothy 2:8-15, Luke 17:11-19, Psalm 66:1-12 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - C -- 2009
If we love the Lord with all our hearts, minds, and strength,
Palm Sunday / Sunday Of The Passion -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 22:14--23:56, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2009
Call To Worship
The Day Of Pentecost -- Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:14-17, John 14:8-17 (25-27), Psalm 104:24-34, 35b -- Julia Ross Strope -- Day of Pentecost - C -- 2009
Zoos are no longer in people's good graces. Religion faces the same problem.
Advent 1 -- Jeremiah 33:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, Luke 21:25-36, Psalm 25:1-10 -- Julia Ross Strope -- First Sunday of Advent - C -- 2009
The truth, Dumbledore sighed. It is a beautiful and terrible thing and
Proper 18 / Ordinary Time 23 / Pentecost 16 -- Jeremiah 18:1-11, Philemon 1:1-21, Luke 14:25-33, Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - C -- 2009
If we love the Lord with all our hearts, minds, and strength,
Lent 2 -- Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18, Psalm 27 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Second Sunday in Lent - C -- 2009
You shall pass judgment on yourself. That is the hardest thing of all ...
Easter 4 -- Acts 9:36-43, Revelation 7:9-17, John 10:22-30, Psalm 23 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2009
The Easter story is about the triumph of creativity.
Proper 13 / Ordinary Time 18 / Pentecost 11 -- Hosea 11:1-11, Colossians 3:1-11, Luke 12:13-21, Psalm 107:1-9, 43 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - C -- 2009
Zoos are no longer in people's good graces. Religion faces the same problem.

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Celebrating The Lord's Day -- Luke 1:46b-55 -- David M. Oliver -- 2003
Opening SentenceLuke 1:46-48, The Message
Observance Of The Birthday Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Jonah 2:2-9, Revelation 21:1-7 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
(This liturgy is written intentionally for use in an interfaith setting.)

Youth Resources

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Stockwell And Ralph -- 2 Thessalonians 3:10 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Ralph: Great message! Pastor was right on this morning.
Two Doors -- Matthew 7:13-14 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Characters:The Voice of ChoiceAthleteCheatMarried coupleInquirer
Images -- Galatians 1:10 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
This sketch is not really about politics, although it could apply.
The Dungeon -- 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Characters:ValaAthenaManSetting:
Wings Of Eagles -- Proverbs 29:23 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Characters:Narrow Way McRayCoach PoundersThree ToughsThree Passersby
Lifemodes Of The Affluent And Illustrious -- Proverbs 23:4-5 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Characters:James BleachWinthrop J. Charleton IIIHarry Silverspoon
Forgiveness -- Matthew 6:15 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Characters:HortenseBradley
The Wish -- James 1:2-3 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Characters:DwightValerieGenieGuy from audience
The Project -- Proverbs 12:15 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Characters:ThomasMyrtleScruggsEloiseThomas:
Hattie And Earl Reviving The Spark -- Timothy 1:6 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Hattie:What are you doing, Earl?
Does It Matter? Tilly And Irvette -- Romans 6:1-2 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Irvette: What a message this morning totally bad!Tilly: Yeah, Irvette.
The Remnant -- Romans 14:10 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Characters:Herbert Funkhauser, Roving ReporterFirst FundySecond Fundy
The Cloaking Device -- Numbers 32:23 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
This sketch is not really about cars and a cloaking device.
Starting -- Luke 14:10-11 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Earl: (Slamming the phone down) That's it. I quit!Hattie:
Gwendolyn And Frances -- Ephesians 2:10< -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Gwendolyn: That was quite a message, wasn't it, Frances?Frances: Uh-huh.
The Repair -- James 1:22 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Characters:TillySeymourSetting:Tilly's kitchen
Focusing In -- Matthew 6:33 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Earl: How could you do that to me? You were supposed to say "five."
The Role Of Discipline -- 1 Corinthians 9:25 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Hattie:Hi, Earl. I hear you're not leading the junior highs in music anymore.
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Object: This message is a role play. You can do this with only two children playing the parts of the two women, but if you have more children, you could have two more playing the parts of the children, another playing the part of the synagogue leader, and another playing the part of the country’s leader. You can also add any other roles you might want to add to make it interesting. Also, I have created places for your characters to speak, but you can add more of those to make it all more fun and memorable.

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Peter Andrew Smith
“We have questions about your conduct as our pastor,” Carl announced as soon as Pastor John sat down at the hastily called board meeting. “We have received complaints about you from the congregation.”

“Complaints?” Pastor John frowned. “From whom and about what?”

“Mrs. Finnigan saw you coming out of what she politely described as ‘A Gentleman’s Club’ last Thursday night when she was driving downtown.” Bruce scowled. “Do you deny this?”

“Not at all,” Pastor John said. “I did have to go to that place on Thursday evening.”

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Jeremiah 1:4-10 and Psalm 77:1-6
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C. Knight Aldrich, a medical doctor and the first chairperson of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Chicago (1955-1964), was a keen analyst of the motivations for our behaviors. He worked with the social services agencies of Chicago for a time, particularly spending hours with teenagers who had been arrested for shoplifting or other theft. Aldrich interviewed them to find out how they had come to this. He also talked with the parents, attempting to discover how they had handled the problem from the first time they knew about it.

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The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:
Jesus was aware of people's deepest needs and what prompted their actions. In our worship today let us consider how we can discover people's deepest needs and the motives for their actions.

Invitation to Confession:
Jesus, sometimes we see only the surface and condemn without real understanding.
Lord, have mercy.
Jesus, sometimes we are afraid to get sufficiently close to other people to see their inner needs.
Christ, have mercy.

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James Evans
(See Epiphany 4/Ordinary Time 4, Cycle C, for an alternative approach.)

The old saying, "experience is the best teacher," could serve as a subtitle for this psalm. Written as a prayer for help in a time of distress or oppression, the psalm subtly hints at a recognition and awareness that only comes with time. There is a track record, so to speak, that the psalmist is aware of: God's record of dependability. Based on God's proven record of saving power and grace, the psalmist is able to pray for salvation, but at the same time celebrate the certainty of its arrival.
Elizabeth Achtemeier
You and I and all persons in our day are not prophets in the Old Testament sense of the word. They were given new words from God, which illumined where and how and why God was at work in Israel's life. But for us, the Word of God has now been fully revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. In his Son, God sums up and incarnates the whole of Old Testament prophecy. While we ministers are called to speak the Word of God, we therefore have no new word to proclaim, but rather we are called to proclaim Jesus Christ and to spell out what he means for life in our past, present, and future.
R. Robert Cueni
As was his custom, Jesus went that Sabbath morning to the synagogue for worship. As he was preaching and teaching, he happened to glance toward the fringe of the crowd where he saw a very crippled woman. She was bent over and was unable to stand up straight. When he inquired, Jesus was told the woman had been that way for eighteen years.

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