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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 FIFTH MIDWEEK -- John 18:28-38, Matthew 27:15-26 -- Beth Huener -- 2011
The Witness of Pontius Pilate, Roman Governor of Israel
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
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
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
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 SECOND MIDWEEK SERVICE -- Matthew 14:22-30 -- Beth Huener -- 2011
The Witness of Peter Matthew 14:22-30; 17:29-36; 26:67-75
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

Drama

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Nicodemus -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(Nicodemus is standing and reading from a large scroll that he holds in both hands.
Sarah -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(Sarah enters purposefully, carrying a bowl, plate, or cup and is headed somewhere in a hurry.
Rebecca -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(She sits at a table on which sits a pot.
Eve -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(Eve walks in holding a small, old-looking shovel or hand trowel.
A Guard At The Tomb -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(He enters and stands with his back to the audience.
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.
Mary, Mother Of Jesus -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(She begins by standing in front of the cross as if watching Jesus dying.
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,
Malchus, Servant Of Caiaphas -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(He comes hurrying in, looking back over his shoulder as if he's being followed.

Sermon

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In The Mirror -- Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - C -- 2021
The first birth is extraordinarily exciting, isn’t it?
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
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.
Creation Reborn -- John 20:1-18 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Easter Day - C -- 2021
When I was a pastor in rural southern Alberta, we held our Easter Sunrise worship services in a ceme
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.
Into The Wilderness -- Luke 4:1-13 -- Wayne Brouwer -- First Sunday in Lent - C -- 2021
Jesus was tempted.
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
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
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.
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

Children's sermon

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2 Corinthians 9:15 -- 2 Corinthians 9:15 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! -- 2 Corinthians 9:15
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
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
John 11:35 -- John 11:35 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
Jesus wept. -- John 11:35 (RSV)
1 Thessalonians 5:17 -- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
Pray without ceasing. -- 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Philippians 4:4 -- Philippians 4:4 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. -- Philippians 4:4
James 1:22 -- James 1:22 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves.
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

Worship Service

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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.)

Preaching

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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 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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
Baptism of Our Lord -- Genesis 1:1-5, Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11 -- Mark Ellingsen -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day Baptism and new life! Collect of the Day

Stories

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Eyes Up! -- Luke 21:25-36 -- David E. Leininger -- First Sunday of Advent - C -- 2009
A bit of a contrast, isn't it? The sweet strains of "Away In A Manger" followed by "...
Water Into Wine -- John 2:1-11 -- David E. Leininger -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - C -- 2009
Weddings are special.
God's Picture -- John 1:(1-9) 10-18 -- David E. Leininger -- Second Sunday after Christmas - C -- 2009
An old story has it that a little boy was feeling very lonesome for his father.
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.
Washed Clean -- Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 -- David E. Leininger -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - C -- 2009
You may have seen the movie that came out several years ago called O Brother, Where Art Thou?
The News From Nazareth -- Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) -- David E. Leininger -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - C -- 2009
"Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer...." We hear a lot about old Rudy these days.
The Gospel By Starlight -- Matthew 2:1-12 -- David E. Leininger -- Epiphany of the Lord - C -- 2009
"Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews?
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
Ready Or Not, Here He Comes! -- Luke 3:7-18 -- David E. Leininger -- Third Sunday of Advent - C -- 2009
John is an amazing character, isn't he? Not what we would expect as we come up to Christmas.
The Speed Bump On The Road To Bethlehem -- Luke 3:1-6 -- David E. Leininger -- Second Sunday of Advent - C -- 2009
In the movie Life Or Something Like It,1 every day at the corner of Fourth and Sanders in dow

Prayer

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Prayers In Ordinary Times -- Frank Ramirez -- 2006
God of light, God of truth, abide with us as evening falls.
Prayers For Peace -- Frank Ramirez -- 2006
One: Lord, we come before you humbly, without all the answers, but trusting in your goodness
Meeting And Remembering -- Wava M. Burt -- 2004
Redeeming God, Creator of all, we thank you for this day and the joy of this fellowship.
From Tears To Victory -- Wava M. Burt -- 2004
Ever-present, living, loving God, we adore you.
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
Epiphany (1) -- 2003
O God of the morning star,Creator of the day,
For The Word Of God (1) -- 2003
O God of Truth, your Word has reached us through the
Christmas (1) -- 2003
How great is your love, O God,to send us your Son.

Devotional

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Proper 9 / Pentecost 7 / Ordinary Time 14 -- Galatians 6:(1-6) 7-16 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - C -- 2009
My friends, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should res
Proper 11 / Pentecost 9 / Ordinary Time 16 -- Psalm 52 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - C -- 2009
See the one who would not take refuge in God, but trusted in abundant riches, and sought refuge i
Proper 11 / Ordinary Time 16 -- Amos 8:1-12 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - C -- 2009
The time is surely coming, says the Lord God, when I will send a famine on the land; not a famine
Proper 10 / Pentecost 8 / Ordinary Time 15 -- Luke 10:25-37 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C -- 2009
Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robb
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
Proper 10 / Pentecost 8 / Ordinary Time 15 -- Psalm 82 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C -- 2009
How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? -- Psalm 82:2
Proper 10 / Pentecost 8 / Ordinary Time 15 -- Amos 7:7-17 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C -- 2009
I am no prophet, nor a prophet's son; but I am a herdsman, and a dresser of sycamore trees....
Proper 9 / Pentecost 7 / Ordinary Time 14 -- Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - C -- 2009
After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town
Proper 8 / Pentecost 6 / Ordinary Time 13 -- Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - C -- 2009
In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying;
Proper 8 / Pentecost 6 / Ordinary Time 13 -- Galatians 5:1, 13-25 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - C -- 2009
For freedom Christ has set us free.

Poems

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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
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.
Proper 14 -- John 6:35, 41-51 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B -- 1990
Questions, questions, always questions,Most of them begin with, 'How?'
Proper 15 -- John 6:51-58 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 15 | Ordinary Time 20 - B -- 1990
Lord, you just don’t make it easywhen you say to follow you,
Proper 16 -- John 6:55-69 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - B -- 1990
Many folks had left the Lordwhen his mighty claim they heard:
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
Proper 4 -- Mark 2:23--3:6 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 4 | Ordinary Time 9 - B -- 1990
So many laws, ancient and modern,All are important, someone is sure.
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,
Proper 22 -- Mark 10:2-16 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - B -- 1990
How right he was when Jesus said,'The two shall be as one,'
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,

Pastoral Resources

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My One-tenth Box -- Genesis 28:18-22 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day: Stewardship Sunday, any Sunday
Building A Church -- 1 Corinthians 3:5-11 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day: Worldwide Communion Sunday, any Sunday
All The Glue In The World -- Genesis 1:31 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day or Season: Earth Day, Spring
An Apple A Day -- Genesis 1:31 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Fall
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
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.
What Color Is God's Skin? -- Genesis 1:27 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
Jesus Loves Me, This I Know -- Matthew 19:13-15 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
Breakfast Of Champions -- Luke 2:52 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
Fifty-two Card Pick-up -- John 13:1-11 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Time: Easter week*

Children's program

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The Day Miss Grouchy Melted -- Mel Ann Coley -- 2000
The Day Miss Grouchy Melted
At The Manger -- Dennis M. Maurer -- 2000
At The Manger A Christmas Drama The Characters
All Clear At Midnight -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 2000
Bulletin All Clear At Midnight A Children's Christmas Program
God's Pentecost Pantry -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's Helps
A Mother's Heart: A Celebration Of Women -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsParticipantsLeaderFive women:
Bloom Where You're Planted -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's Helps
God's Flower Garden -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsParticipants Greta Gardener (narrator) Dandy Lion
A Journey With Prayer -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsBulletin:Participants
Women Of The Light -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsParticipantsLeaderWomen of the Light:
No Fooling! A Look At The Month Of April -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsOptional Opening Devotion: A Dose Of Fun!

Pageant

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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
Notes

Adult study

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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
God, The Father -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in God, the Father...." Really?
God ... Almighty -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in God, the Father almighty...." Do you now?
Maker Of Heaven And Earth -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth...." No surprise.
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,
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
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
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
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
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

Youth Resources

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The Wish -- James 1:2-3 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Characters:DwightValerieGenieGuy from audience
Focusing In -- Matthew 6:33 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Earl: How could you do that to me? You were supposed to say "five."
Starting -- Luke 14:10-11 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Earl: (Slamming the phone down) That's it. I quit!Hattie:
Hattie And Earl Reviving The Spark -- Timothy 1:6 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Hattie:What are you doing, Earl?
Forgiveness -- Matthew 6:15 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Characters:HortenseBradley
The Dungeon -- 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Characters:ValaAthenaManSetting:
Stockwell And Ralph -- 2 Thessalonians 3:10 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Ralph: Great message! Pastor was right on this morning.
Gwendolyn And Frances -- Ephesians 2:10< -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Gwendolyn: That was quite a message, wasn't it, Frances?Frances: Uh-huh.
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 Cloaking Device -- Numbers 32:23 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
This sketch is not really about cars and a cloaking device.

Monologues

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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
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
Saint Nicholas Speaks! -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2003
(Saint Nicholas, in his vestments, proceeds in to the beautiful taped fanfare of a Christmas song.
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.
Christopher Columbus Speaks! -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2003
Five hundred years ago a man dreamed of reaching the east by sailing west.
Saint Patrick Speaks! -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2003
At one time nearly 100 years ago the nation of Ireland suffered a severe potato blight.
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
Chapter Three -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
Old Testament prophets are often depicted as stern preachers of doom.
Chapter Four -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
Certainly there are many stories in Scripture which should be presented from the perspective of the

Church Programs

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

Meditations

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Taking Time to Love -- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Steven E. Burt -- 1990
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.

Candlelighting service

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Come To The Manger -- Mary Lu Warstler -- 1996
Introit Choir Prelude Organist
REPENTANCE -- J.B. Quisenberry -- 1992
Litany Of Repentance
OBEDIENCE -- J.B. Quisenberry -- 1992
Litany Of Obedience
LOVE -- J.B. Quisenberry -- 1992
Litany Of Love
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

Biblical Studies

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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
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.
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
Homecoming -- Luke 15:20-21 -- John A. Stroman -- 2004
Commentary
The Turning Point -- Luke 15:18-19 -- John A. Stroman -- 2004
Commentary
Homesickness -- Luke 15:17-19 -- John A. Stroman -- 2004
Commentary
Why Is Happiness Always Somewhere Else? -- Luke 15:11-12 -- John A. Stroman -- 2004
Commentary

Humor

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Pollution -- What Really Is It? -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
Modern civilization is bugged by the problem of what to do with rapidly accumulating trash and garba
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.
When I've Gone The Last Mile Of The Way -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
One night I had a dream.
Something Better -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
In the movie Green Pastures, there were heavenly scenes portrayed as described by an illitera
See You Later -- 1 Corinthians 13:12 -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
The age-old expression "Good-Bye" seems to have fallen by the wayside.
Lick The Pan -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
During childhood days Saturday was baking day at our house.
Keep Your Fork! -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
We go to a banquet and enjoy it very much.
The Drunkard And Easter -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
The phone call between Easter Sunrise Service and the regular Sunday morning service was from the po
Small Things Are Important -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
On a wintry day we stopped at Ash Cave State Park in Hocking County, Ohio, to see an annual ice form
Take My Silver And My Gold -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
She really meant it!

Faith Development

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I Wonder About Life After Death -- Charles D. Reeb -- 2006
The assumption of this chapter is probably wrong.
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 About The Miracles In The Bible -- Charles D. Reeb -- 2006
Premarital counseling can be an adventure for pastors.
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.
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 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 If God Exists -- Charles D. Reeb -- 2006
The conversation was going well. I respected my new friend's intellectual prowess.
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
Old Testament Passover And New Testament Sacrament -- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
Baptism is the first sacrament.
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

Bible Study

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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.
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
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
Sidestep Judgment -- 2 Kings 5:15-27 -- K. D. Weaver -- 2009
So Gehazi hurried after Naaman.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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

Children's Resources

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Jesus Cleanses The Temple -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorPeterJesusMoney Changer
Jesus In The Garden Of Gethsemane -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
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Jesus Teaches In The Upper Room -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
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Jesus In The Upper Room -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
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Jesus At The Age Of Twelve -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
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Jesus Predicts Things To Come -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
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Jesus Anointed By Mary -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
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Jesus And The Mother Of James And John -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
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Jesus' Parable Of The Good Samaritan -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
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Jesus And Blind Bartimaeus -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
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Self Help

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In Search Of The Perfect Father -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
Honor your father and mother ...
Fashionable Fatherhood -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for t
Fathering In Feminist Times -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
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.
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.
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 ...
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
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
The Inward Man -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
Even so husbands should love their wives as their own bodies.
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

Liturgy

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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
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

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

Spirituality

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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
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,
Holing Out -- 2 Timothy 4:6b -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
The time of my departure has come. -- 2 Timothy 4:6b
A Positive Addiction -- Romans 1:16 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
I am not ashamed of the gospel.... -- Romans 1:16
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
God Knows! -- 2 Samuel 12:7 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
You are the man! -- 2 Samuel 12:7
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

Biblical Study

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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
No Covetousness -- Matthew 6:24-33 -- David E. Leininger -- 2007
No one can serve two masters.
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 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
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
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
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 Idols! -- Isaiah 44:9-17 -- David E. Leininger -- 2007
All who make idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless.
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?"

Inspirational

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The powers that be -- Romans 13:1 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: The powers that be Location: Romans 13:1
See eye to eye -- Isaiah 52:8 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: See eye to eye Location: Isaiah 52:8
The scapegoat -- Leviticus 16:10 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: The scapegoat Location: Leviticus 16:10
Salty talk -- Colossians 4:6 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Salty talk Location: Colossians 4:6
A saint -- 2 Thessalonians 1:10 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: A saint Location: 2 Thessalonians 1:10
A person after one's own heart -- Acts 13:22 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: A person after one's own heart Location: Acts 13:22
The patience of Job -- James 5:11 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: The patience of Job Location: James 5:11
Out of the mouth of babes -- Matthew 21:16 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Out of the mouth of babes Location: Matthew 21:16
See how great a forest a little fire kindles -- James 3:5 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: See how great a forest a little fire kindles
Potter's field -- Matthew 27:7 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Potter's field Location: Matthew 27:7

Christian Life

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A Promised Word -- Luke 1:26-38 -- Kris Linner -- 2007
Listen to the words of a petrified teenage girl.
A Forgiving Word -- Luke 7:36-50 -- Kris Linner -- 2007
Listen to the words of a woman of the city.
A Clarifying Word -- Luke 10:38-42 -- Kris Linner -- 2007
Listen to the words of a very frustrated woman.
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 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.
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 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 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 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

Easter

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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
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.
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.
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

Lent/Easter

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Into The Wilderness -- Anne W. Anderson -- 2007
Introduction
We Are But Ashes -- Jonah 3:1-10, Luke 18:9-14, Psalm 51 -- William Luoma -- 2007
Introduction
Your King Comes! -- Janice Bennett Wyatt -- 2007
Worship Service
Crown Him Lord Of All! -- Zechariah 9:9-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 19:28-40, Psalm 24 -- William Luoma -- 2007
Introduction
Like A Rose -- Luke 22 -- Lynne Cragg -- 2007
Worship Service Prelude "Were You There?"
A Table, A Garden, And A Courtroom -- Leonard V. Kalkwarf -- 2007
Production Notes
It Seems Like Just Yesterday! -- Isaiah 43:1-5, 2 Corinthians 4:18 -- Pamela D. Williams -- 2007
Introduction
Faces -- Michelle Griep -- 2007
Characters Biblical character Judas Roman Guard
Extinguished -- Luke 22:14--23:56, John 19, Psalm 103 -- Anne W. Anderson -- 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.

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
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
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
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
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
Christian Education -- Michael B. Brown -- 1993
Too long the role of Christian education (and especially the Sunday school) in church growth has bee
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
Assimilation -- Michael B. Brown -- 1993
The ministry of assimilation is properly the concern of the shepherding task force or the membership
Getting Started -- Michael B. Brown -- 1993
Herb Miller frequently tells his audience not to confuse the study of evangelism with the doing of e

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!

Healing

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

Death

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

Funeral

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

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.

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.)

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

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

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.)

Marriage Ceremony

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

Wedding Vow

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

Home Blessing

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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
God of all people, we come with open hands and hearts to receive your blessing.
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
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.
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
Gracious God, we come from the places where life has taken us.
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
God of grace and glory, you travel with us in the day and watch over us at night.

Unison Prayer

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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
FATHER'S DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of all, you model for us the qualities that we would want in our fathers.
FOR PARENTS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God, our mother and our father, we bless you for the fullness of care provided by our parents.
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
FOR GRANDPARENTS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Gracious God, you have blessed us with these special persons, our grandparents, who have been a have
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
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
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
FOR FRIENDSHIP -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Jesus our friend, you show us the duties and privileges of friends, you model the love of a true fri
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

Thanksgiving Prayer

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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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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
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 HEALING -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Blessed Savior, you understand the pain of bodily hurt, you know the feel of torn flesh.
FOR HEALING -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Loving Savior, we come to you in supplication for the healing of your child ______________.
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 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
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 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 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 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

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.
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.
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.
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
CHRISTENING CELEBRATION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We give thanks to you, loving God, for the promise of life fulfilled in this infant child.
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
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.

Christian Faith

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The Christian's Unknown God -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
Like the Greeks of Saint Paul's day, Christians today have an unknown God.
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 Life Everlasting -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
"If a man die, shall he live again?" (Job 14:14).
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
Holy Communion -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
Before going to the electric chair a criminal indicates what he would like for his last meal.
Holy Baptism -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
Nature Of A Sacrament
The Word -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
The Means Of Grace
The Forgiveness Of Sins -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
Years ago an evangelist, Dr.
The Spirit And The Church -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
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Sandra Herrmann
The work of salvation is embodied in the crucifixion and death of Jesus. That, all Christians are agreed upon. But how does that work? Jesus is obedient to God, undergoing torture and a horrible death, naked and in public view. Unless someone will come forward and claim the body after the crucifixion is over, it will be disposed of like garbage, literally: it will be thrown in the garbage pit outside of Jerusalem and slaked with lime to hold down the smell of the decaying flesh and hurry the process of tissue breakdown.
Perhaps we lose the punch of the imagery of "servant" in the Bible when we in our day view on cable television a movie like Remains of the Day. Watching the ever meticulous and loyal Anthony Hopkins prepare a table for dinner in a British palatial estate enables us to see what the ideal servant should do, how he should dress and act and talk, and how he should close his ears to whatever conversation takes place between host and guest.
R. Craig Maccreary
I suspect that most preachers will not be looking for ways to dive headlong into lifting up the passion as the centerpiece of their homiletical offering for this Sunday. No doubt there are good reasons to avoid wandering off the usual beaten path of the Palm Sunday parade: the palms, on order for a year, beckon to be taken home and folded into family Bibles as bookmarks; the children wait to have the promise fulfilled that they will be able to act up a bit in the parade of palms with a passion that is not usually permitted; and the choir has practiced for months.

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:
When Jesus died, the centurion who crucified him said, "Truly this man was God's Son!" Let us worship God's Son in all our activities today.


Invitation to Confession:
Jesus, forgive us when we fail to recognise you in other people.
Lord, have mercy.
Jesus, forgive us when we let ourselves down.
Christ, have mercy.
Jesus, forgive us for all those occasions when we crucify you afresh.
Lord, have mercy.

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What's Up This Week
"Upwards Motion" by Bryan Meadows
"Is It Truth?" by David Bales


What's Up This Week
Judy Sepsey
David O. Bales


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"In the Arms of Love" by Judy Sepsey
"Mother of Judas" by David O. Bales


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Introducing Judy Sepsey

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David O. Bales
The novel The Ugly American is based upon facts of how Americans related to people in Southeast Asia. The insensitivity and arrogance of American government officials was generally depressing. One chapter of the novel, however, is particularly inspiring. An American woman, Emma Atkins, has come with her engineer husband to the fictional nation of Sarkhan. Emma is a curious, good-hearted person and she soon notices that in their small village all the older people are permanently bent over.
Lee Griess
Different churches celebrate Palm Sunday in different ways. At one church in Chicago, there is a tradition for worshipers to gather outside the church. Palm branches are distributed, and when the time comes, another group of worshipers emerge from the front doors playing instruments and together they march around the block, singing the songs of Palm Sunday. One year as the procession made its way around the block of the church building, a young man living in an apartment across the street, threw open the window and in his pajamas shouted, "What's all this noise?
Mark Ellingsen
God simply does not seem to do the sort of things we would expect our God to do. He does not always give us what we want. Most of us do not have everything we had hoped and dreamed for in life. He does not always answer our prayers. After all, we have all lost loved ones.
Robert J. Elder
Preachers often wonder what to do with Palm Sunday. Frequently the day is given to a celebration of Jesus' triumphal procession into Jerusalem.

Sometimes, though, worship provides a different offering, given the alternate title of Passion Sunday, leaving behind the pomp and celebration of Palm Sunday for a hard look at the events of the coming week, the last supper, the betrayal, the crucifixion, the burial in the tomb. It is because we know about the passion that is coming that preachers always wonder what to do with the happy celebration of Palm Sunday.
Albert G. Butzer, III
One of the harsh realities of the life of faith is feeling abandoned by God. Sooner or later most of us will experience what college chaplain Will Willimon once called "vacant places of the heart when God seems far away, remote."1 We often hear people say, "I come to church to celebrate the presence of God in my life," which is true for many people much of the time. But if we listen carefully we will hear others say:

I come to church to try to find what's missing in my life.
I come hoping that Someone will shed some light on my darkness.
Bill Mosley
Things are hardly ever the way they appear and certainly not on Calvary's hill. The Passion story from Luke makes the turning tables graphically clear. The king is crucified. The court of law is not legal. Justice is not done. Even the Roman governor can find no crime in this man. The evidence is compromised. Everything points the other way. So why does Jesus have to die?
Dallas A. Brauninger
First Lesson: Isaiah 50:4-9a
Theme: Like Flint

Call To Worship

He, who could tenderly sustain the weary with a word, was about to be clobbered. He knew it. He did not run. He faced it. He turned his own other cheek.

Collect

We stand together with you, O Parent of Jesus, through the unholy events of this holy week. We stand with you as you wait with your own face set like flint as you hear him cry out to you on the cross.

Prayer Of Confession
Beverly S. Bailey
Hymns
At The Name Of Jesus (PH148, UM168, CBH342)
All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name (PH142, 143, CBH106, NCH304)
He Is Lord (UM177)
Blessed Be The Tie That Binds (CBH421)
Go To Dark Gethsemane (PH97, CBH240)        
He Never Said A Mumblin' Word (PH85)
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (UM27, PH89, NCH213)
Mantos y Palmas/Filled With Excitement (UM279, NCH214)
All Glory, Laud, And Honor (PH90, NCH216)

Anthems
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna, Kenyon, Agape, handbells

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Good morning, boys and girls. Everyone here this morning has taken an elevator ride before, right? (Let them answer.) Have you ever gotten on an elevator that was going down, (point down) and you wanted to go up, (point up) so you went down (point down) to go up (point up)? That's what we are going to do this morning. Only our elevator is an imaginary one.
Good morning! Today I brought a sign with me. Can someone tell me what it says? (Have one of the older children read it.) Now why do you think I brought this with me this morning? (Let them answer.) I brought this with me because it is very similar to the sign they put on Jesus' cross. (Here you can recap the Passion Sunday reading.)
Good morning! I brought two pictures to show you today. Here is a picture of Jesus having a dinner with his friends (show the picture), and here is one of Jesus suffering on the cross (show the picture). Now, if you were Jesus, which of these two things would you rather be doing? (Let them answer.) Yes, of course. If any of us were given that choice, we would rather be doing anything other than suffering on a cross. In fact, I doubt that there is anything that would convince one of us to allow ourselves to be crucified, but that's exactly what Jesus did.

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