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Martin Luther And The Beginning Of The Reformation -- David J. Monge -- 1993
Luther's Early Years
The Word Of God As Law And Gospel -- David J. Monge -- 1993
The Law Kills, The Gospel Gives Life
Justification By Faith -- David J. Monge -- 1993
"Uncertainty is the most miserable thing in the world."
The Theology Of The Cross -- David J. Monge -- 1993
"A theologian of glory calls evil good and good evil.
What Is The Church? -- David J. Monge -- 1993
The Word Of God
Fiat Iustitia (Let There Be Justice) -- David J. Monge -- 1993
The Struggle For Human Righteousness
What Difference Does It Make? -- David J. Monge -- 1993
The stories narrated by the Bible are thousands of years old.
Who Cares About Theology? -- David J. Monge -- 1993
Theology Is The Church's Responsibility
"We Believe!" -- Frank H. Seilhamer -- 1993
A young curate once called on William Stubs, Bishop of Oxford,
"We Believe In One God, The Father, The Almighty!" -- Frank H. Seilhamer -- 1993
Even the casual visitor to the Cathedral of St. Paul in
"We Believe In One Lord, Jesus Christ" -- Frank H. Seilhamer -- 1993
One of the most widely read of the "popular lives of Jesus"
"We Believe For Us And Our Salvation He Came Down" -- Frank H. Seilhamer -- 1993
"It's a hard-knock life for us!" is the opening line of a song
"We Believe In The Holy Spirit" -- Frank H. Seilhamer -- 1993
In The King and I, Anna, the British teacher who has been
"We Believe In One Holy Catholic And Apostolic Church" -- Frank H. Seilhamer -- 1993
Recently I had come alive for me a part of our religious
"We Believe In One Baptism For The Forgiveness Of Sins" -- Frank H. Seilhamer -- 1993
When I was a student in college, I worked for a man who owned
"We Believe In The Resurrection Of The Body" -- Frank H. Seilhamer -- 1993
I had no idea about what was in store for me the afternoon I
Postscript: Sacraments -- Frank H. Seilhamer -- 1993
The issue of the importance and role of baptism in the
Our Father -- Luke 11:1-2 -- Ron Lavin -- 1993
A young woman named Carol discovered her status as a child of the heavenly Father, in spite of the f
Heaven And God's Hallowed Name -- Matthew 6:9 -- Ron Lavin -- 1993
In the Lord's Prayer, we speak to God as our Abba, our daddy.

African-American History

Bible Study

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How To Read The Bible -- Luke 24:32 -- E. Carver Mcgriff -- 1999
It is above all through the Bible, the book of the Word revealed and incarnate, that God speaks,
Was Jesus Really Divine? -- John 10:30 -- E. Carver Mcgriff -- 1999
He comes to us as one unknown, without a name, as of old by the lakeside He came to those who kne
What About Miracles? -- Matthew 12:39 -- E. Carver Mcgriff -- 1999
It is, therefore, inaccurate to define a miracle as something that breaks the laws of nature.
Why Do We Have To Suffer? -- 1 Peter 2:19 -- E. Carver Mcgriff -- 1999
I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail.
Why Do We Speak Of The Trinity? -- John 15:26 -- E. Carver Mcgriff -- 1999
God's power of creation is given to us through the Holy Spirit.
Does God Help Us? -- John 14:16 -- E. Carver Mcgriff -- 1999
The reason I can't help thinking of God is because God is here.
Can Prayer Change Things? -- Matthew 7:7 -- E. Carver Mcgriff -- 1999
Let's stop making prayer profound, theological, and subject to traditional patterns.
What Does The Bible Mean By "Sin"? -- Romans 3:23-24 -- E. Carver Mcgriff -- 1999
I fall back dazzled at beholding myself, all rosy red, at having, I myself, caused the sun to ris
What About Praying For Loved Ones? -- Colossians 4:3 -- E. Carver Mcgriff -- 1999
Jesus prayed for others ...-- B. Harvie Branscomb* * *
Is There A Hell? -- Matthew 3:12b -- E. Carver Mcgriff -- 1999
One of the most pathetic aspects of human history is that every civilization expresses itself mos
Do We Have To Go To Church? -- Matthew 4:10b -- E. Carver Mcgriff -- 1999
The church is that place in human society where men are disturbed by the word of the eternal God,
What About Inclusive Language? -- Matthew 6:9 -- E. Carver Mcgriff -- 1999
If, through omission or commission, I have inadvertently displayed any sexist, racist, culturalis
Jesus And Family Life -- Matthew 19:14 -- E. Carver Mcgriff -- 1999
Mama, just look at me one minute as though you really saw me ...
God Provides Day By Day -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1998
Jesus taught us to pray: "Give us this day our daily bread." And he does give it.
Can I Ever Be Forgiven? -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1998
The call came out of the darkness at three o'clock in the morning.
Am I A Forgiving Person? -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1998
Am I a forgiving person? If I am a Christian, I am.
Standing Strong In Time Of Testing -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1998
Jesus prayed, "Lead us not into temptation." "Let us not fall in time of testing." All of us are tes
Deliver Us From Evil -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1998
"O God, deliver us from evil." But God cannot deliver us from evil as long as we want that ev
The Kingdom, The Power, And The Glory -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1998
Jesus was the projection of the total compassion of God; he was the incarnation of the absolute powe
The Ultimate Dimension -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1998
It strengthens me to know that the Lord's Prayer, as it is given to us in Matthew, ends "forever
No Orphans -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1998
I am a child of God. You are a child of God. That's what "Our Father" means.
The Door Of Perception -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1998
Jesus, gazing into the heart of reality, prayed, "Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy n
Who's In Charge? -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1998
The night is dark. I am on my knees praying.
In The School Of Babylon -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1998
Some time ago I listened to Dr. Van B. Dunn speaking to a group of ministers at Duke University.

Biblical Studies

Biblical Study

Candlelighting service

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Children's Resources

Children's sermon

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Jesus Is Light And Color -- Blue -- John 8:12 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
Jesus and the color blue.
The Message of the Angel -- Hebrews 1:14 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
God is awake, loving, and caring.
Jesus Is Light And Color -- Green And Yellow -- John 8:12, John 3:3 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
Jesus and the colors green and yellow.
Christmas -- Luke 2:10-11 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
We think of Jesus and the joy he brought.
God Is Our Headlight -- John 14:5 -- 2006
Thomas said to him, "Lord, we do not know where you are going.
Jesus Is Light And Color -- Red -- John 8:12, 1 John 1:7 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
Jesus and the color red.
Nothing Separates Us From Jesus' Love -- Romans 8:35 -- 2006
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?
Mother's Day -- 2 Timothy 2:20-21 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
God uses a clean heart. Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-21
New Life -- Mark 4:31-32 -- 2006
It is like a mustard seed, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth,
A New Year -- Psalm 121:2-5, Psalm 139:1-2 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
God is awake, loving, and caring.
Buttons In Their Places -- 1 Corinthians 3:9 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
We need to be in places doing our jobs.
The Light Of Our World -- Matthew 8:12 -- 2006
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world.
Everyone Is Special -- Psalm 139:14 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
God is a wonderful Creator. Scripture: Psalm 139:14
Memorial Day -- Psalm 112 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
A day for remembering. Scripture: Psalm 112; 116:15
Inside The Gate -- John 10:9 -- 2006
I am the gate.
Whiter Than Snow -- Psalm 51:7b, 10a, 1 John 1:9 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
Clean in God's sight.
Jesus And Children -- 1 -- Mark 10:13-14a -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
Jesus loves all of the children. Scripture: Mark 10:13-14a
The Bible Can Be A Map -- John 14:6 -- 2006
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life.
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand -- 1 -- John 6:5-13 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
We are partners with God. Scripture: John 6:5-13
Jesus And Children -- 2 -- Mark 10:13-14a, 16, Matthew 19:13-15 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
Letting the children come to Jesus.
Are You A Carrot, An Egg, Or Coffee Grounds? -- 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 -- 2006
Listen, I will tell you a mystery!
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand -- 2 -- John 6:5-13 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
We are partners with God. Scripture: John 6:5-13
Father's Day -- Matthew 7:9-10, 11b -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
Fathers want good things for their children.
A Lesson From Wildflowers -- Luke 12:27-28, 31 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
God promises to care for his people.
Independence Day -- Galatians 5:1 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
We are free to do good. Scripture: Galatians 5:1; 1:3b-4

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Christian Faith

Christian Life

Church Anniversary

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Death

Devotional

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Proper 14 / Pentecost 12 / Ordinary Time 19 -- Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - C -- 2009
Those who bring thanksgiving as their sacrifice honor me; to those who go the right way I will sh
Passion / Palm Sunday -- Philippians 2:5-11 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2009
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus....-- Philippians 2:5
Lent 1 -- Luke 4:1-13 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- First Sunday in Lent - C -- 2009
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wildern
Epiphany 4 / Ordinary Time 4 -- Jeremiah 1:4-10 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - C -- 2009
Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you....-- Jeremiah 1:5
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
Advent 4 -- Micah 5:2-5a -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - C -- 2009
And he shall be the one of peace.-- Micah 5:5a
Proper 22 / Pentecost 20 / Ordinary Time 27 -- 2 Timothy 1:1-14 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - C -- 2009
I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your m
Easter 7 -- John 17:20-26 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Seventh Sunday of Easter - C -- 2009
The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may be one, as we are one....
Proper 14 / Pentecost 12 / Ordinary Time 19 -- Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - C -- 2009
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Passion / Palm Sunday -- Luke 19:28-40 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2009
Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!
Lent 2 -- Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Second Sunday in Lent - C -- 2009
And he believed the Lord; and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness.
Epiphany 4 / Ordinary Time 4 -- Psalm 71:1-6 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - C -- 2009
In you, O Lord, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame.-- Psalm 71:1
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....
Advent 4 -- Psalm 80:1-7 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - C -- 2009
Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved.-- Psalm 80:3
Proper 22 / Pentecost 20 / Ordinary Time 27 -- Luke 17:5-10 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - C -- 2009
So you also, when you have done all that you were ordered to do, say, "We are worthless slaves; w
The Day of Pentecost -- Acts 2:1-21 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Day of Pentecost - C -- 2009
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.
Proper 14 / Pentecost 12 / Ordinary Time 19 -- Luke 12:32-40 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - C -- 2009
Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief
Easter Day -- Isaiah 65:17-25 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Easter Day - C -- 2009
For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered o
Lent 2 -- Psalm 27 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Second Sunday in Lent - C -- 2009
Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen against me, and t
Epiphany 4 / Ordinary Time 4 -- 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - C -- 2009
... if I hand over my body so that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
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
Advent 4 -- Hebrews 10:5-10 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - C -- 2009
And it is by God's will that we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Ch
Proper 23 / Pentecost 21 / Ordinary Time 28 -- Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - C -- 2009
But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its be
The Day of Pentecost -- Psalm 104:24-34, 35b -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Day of Pentecost - C -- 2009
When you send forth your spirit, they are created; and you renew the face of the ground.
Proper 15 / Pentecost 13 / Ordinary Time 20 -- Isaiah 5:1-7 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 15 | Ordinary Time 20 - C -- 2009
For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel, and the people of Judah are his ple

Drama

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Jesus And Simon The Pharisee -- Robert Lakey -- 2006
Characters Narrator Wife Simon Woman Jesus
Director's Notes -- Marguerite D. Brown -- 2006
CharactersMary MagdaleneMary, mother of James and Joseph
Unsinkable -- Jill Lamkin -- 2006
Can life be compartmentalized? If unfaithfulness leaks into one part of our life, will it sink us?
An Unlikely Cast: Dramatic Monologues for Advent -- Alan E. Siewert -- 2006
The Innkeeper
Lost And Found -- Luke 15:1-10 -- Jacqueline Sharer Robertson -- 2006
Making It Preach
Christmas: Before And After -- Lois Anne Delong, Barbara Anne Antonucci -- 2006
Characters (in order of appearance) Narrator Elizabeth Mary
Jesus' Parable Of The Prodigal Son -- Robert Lakey -- 2006
Characters Narrator Pharisee Jesus Prodigal Son Father
The Upper Room -- Marguerite D. Brown -- 2006
CharactersMary MagdaleneMary, mother of James and Joseph
A Problem With Your Card -- Jill Lamkin -- 2006
Is life to be spent collecting debt and then trying to manage it?
An Unlikely Cast: Dramatic Monologues for Advent -- Alan E. Siewert -- 2006
Meisha -- The Shepherd
Pour Water On My Head, But I Won't Go Away! -- Luke 18:1-8 -- Jacqueline Sharer Robertson -- 2006
Making It Preach
"Unto Us A Child Is Born... Next, On Omar" -- Lois Anne Delong, Barbara Anne Antonucci -- 2006
Characters (in order of appearance) Jacob Omar Looseandfree
Jesus And Mary And Martha -- Robert Lakey -- 2006
Characters Narrator Jesus Martha Mary Peter
In The Courtyard -- Marguerite D. Brown -- 2006
CharactersClaudia, wife of PilateJulia, Claudia's maid
The Voice Of Despair -- Jill Lamkin -- 2006
Each of us long for a purpose and a meaning to life.
Producing Christmas: A Humorous Children's Christmas Play -- Jennifer Hockenbery Dragseth -- 2006
Characters Producer -- three speaking Mary -- five speaking
Cross Over Or Cross Out -- Joshua 3:1-17 -- Jacqueline Sharer Robertson -- 2006
Making It Preach
The Word Made Flesh -- Lois Anne Delong, Barbara Anne Antonucci -- 2006
Characters (in order of appearance) Father (Aaron) Benjamin Esther
Jesus And Zacchaeus -- Robert Lakey -- 2006
Characters Narrator Man 1 Man 2 Man 3 Zacchaeus
The Way To Golgotha -- Marguerite D. Brown -- 2006
CharactersMary, mother of JesusSalome, mother of James and John
The Voice Of Purpose -- Jill Lamkin -- 2006
The man in the drama has found a relationship with God, and the Voice of Despair has lost his power
Left In The Dark -- Matthew 25:1-13 -- Jacqueline Sharer Robertson -- 2006
Making It Preach
Miracles? No Problem! -- Lois Anne Delong, Barbara Anne Antonucci -- 2006
Characters (in order of appearance) Elizabeth Mary Gabriel
Jesus And Nicodemus -- Robert Lakey -- 2006
Characters Narrator Nicodemus JesusQuestions
On The Way To The Tomb -- Marguerite D. Brown -- 2006
CharactersMary MagdaleneSalome

Easter

Faith Development

Fellowship

Funeral

Gathering Prayer

Healing

Home Blessing

Humor

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If Only A Picture Of Jesus Can Do That! -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
A Christian youth and three non-Christian friends were walking on Charles Street in Baltimore, Maryl
This Old House -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
Not all Senior Citizens are pessimists.
He Got Our Men To Singing -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
In the 1970s a likeable person to know in Circleville, Ohio, was the chief radio announcer for WNRE,
By Faith Alone -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
It is a striking fact that when Martin Luther stood before the Council of the Roman Catholic Church,
Inheritance -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
The professor had just finished a lecture on evolution. He
Do-It-Yourself -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
Barry Bailey reports that in his hometown of Sheridan,
Animals -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
A motorist was driving in the country when his car stopped
Property -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
A tourist stopped by to watch a farmer who was erecting a
Jesus -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
The late Harold Bosley said his six-year-old granddaughter
Doctors -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
A man who was fed up with the world and its grim promise of
Accidents -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
Rodney Wilmoth recalls an experience several years ago when he
Quakers -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
A Quaker farmer in Pennsylvania had one cow who was always
Kids -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
A minister asked a group of children in Sunday school, "Why do
Dogs -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
There was the youngster who claimed to have the smartest dog
Actors -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
A student was called on to say one line in a public school
Reading -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
A first grader reported to her mother that she found she could
Language -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
Two American sailors were on leave while their ship was docked
Drinking -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
Another story that has several versions is the one about the
Aged -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
When Bishop Welch was 100 years old, hundreds of his friends
Rogers, Will -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
Some comments by Will Rogers:
Law -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
In Chicago it is against the law to eat in a place that is on fire.
Ecumenical -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
How church folk react to fire: There was once an ecumenical gathering being held in a
Agreement -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
Here's to the man who is wisest and best Here's to the man who
Rules -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
A farmer was plagued with city folks trespassing on his land
Marriage -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
A woman bought 200 stamps in the Lynnfield, Massachusetts,

Illustration

Inspirational

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God works in mysterious ways -- Ephesians 3:9 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: God works in mysterious waysLocation: Ephesians 3:9
Charity begins at home -- 1 Timothy 5:4 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Charity begins at homeLocation: 1 Timothy 5:4
Turn the other cheek -- Matthew 5:39 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Turn the other cheekLocation: Matthew 5:39
A saint -- 2 Thessalonians 1:10 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: A saintLocation: 2 Thessalonians 1:10
A millstone around one's neck -- Mark 9:42 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: A millstone around one's neckLocation: Mark 9:42
Going to the dogs -- Matthew 15:26 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Going to the dogsLocation: Matthew 15:26
Children of God -- John 1:12 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Children of GodLocation: John 1:12 (NRSV)
Two are better than one -- Ecclesiastes 4:9 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Two are better than oneLocation: Ecclesiastes 4:9
Salty talk -- Colossians 4:6 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Salty talkLocation: Colossians 4:6
The Golden Rule -- Matthew 7:12 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: The Golden RuleLocation: Matthew 7:12
Choose your friends carefully -- Proverbs 12:26 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Choose your friends carefully
A two-edged sword -- Revelation 1:16 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: A two-edged swordLocation: Revelation 1:16
The scapegoat -- Leviticus 16:10 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: The scapegoatLocation: Leviticus 16:10
See eye to eye -- Isaiah 52:8 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: See eye to eyeLocation: Isaiah 52:8
A good name is better than great riches -- Proverbs 22:1 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: A good name is better than great riches
Count the cost -- Luke 14:28 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Count the costLocation: Luke 14:28 (NKJV)
Vanity, all is vanity -- Ecclesiastes 1:2 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Vanity, all is vanityLocation: Ecclesiastes 1:2
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
The good old days -- Ecclesiastes 7:10 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: The good old daysLocation: Ecclesiastes 7:10
Deaf as an adder -- Psalm 58:4 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Deaf as an adderLocation: Psalm 58:4
Vengeance is the Lord's -- Romans 12:19 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Vengeance is the Lord'sLocation: Romans 12:19
Separate the sheep from the goats -- Matthew 25:32 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Separate the sheep from the goatsLocation: Matthew 25:32
The handwriting on the wall -- Daniel 5:7 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: The handwriting on the wallLocation: Daniel 5:7 (TLB)
A dog returns to its vomit -- Proverbs 26:11 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: A dog returns to its vomitLocation: Proverbs 26:11
Wash my hands of the whole thing -- Matthew 27:24 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Wash my hands of the whole thingLocation: Matthew 27:24

Intercession

Lent/Easter

Liturgy

Marriage Ceremony

Meditations

Memorial

Men's Day

Monologues

Mother's Day

Observance

Pageant

Pastoral Resources

Poems

SermonStudio

Proper 19 -- Matthew 18:21-35 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - A -- 1989
Full seventy times seven, Lord?If I forgive another
Proper 28 -- Matthew 25:14-15, 19-29 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - A -- 1989
Two men sat in one end of a lifeboat,Sat quietly while others worked

Prayer

SermonStudio

Holy Thursday / Good Friday -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
Eternal Spirit, we express our gratitude for the service that Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus perf
Memorial Day / Independence Day -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
Now, O God, we thank you for the end of war. What a gruesome spectacle it was.
Sundays after Epiphany -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
O God, our Savior, we praise your name.
Sundays after Easter -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
How grateful we are, gracious God, that you are with us in times of great difficulty.
Advent -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
Heavenly Parent, is it presumptuous of us to inquire how you felt when you sacrificed your Son for u
Second Sunday Of Advent -- Daniel J. Weitner -- 2000
MeditationJustice, peace and hope are driven From the earth by base design.
Sundays after Easter -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
Sometimes, God our Sustainer, it is difficult to pray.
Holy Thursday / Good Friday -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
O Giver of Life, crucifixion in first century Israel was a grizzly business.
Election Day -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
O God, as our country moves closer to the time of elections, we are drowning in a sea of promises.
Sundays after Epiphany -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
In honesty, Eternal God, we confess that we have doubts about a way of life -- such as you revealed
Sundays after Easter -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
Dear Lord, as you know, we respond in very different ways to rain.
Christmas Eve / Christmas Day -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
Eternal Spirit, as our eyes grow accustomed to the darkness and begin their search in the skies abov
Third Sunday Of Advent -- Daniel J. Weitner -- 2000
MeditationStrong name of gracious love, Be with us 'til the morrow!
Sundays after Easter -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
In the quietness of this place we hush the noisiness of our lives.
Easter Sunday -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
Some of us, dear God, have celebrated Easter twenty, forty, sixty times or more -- and it has yet to
Thanksgiving Day -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
Lord, the world around us is brimful of good things -- indeed the harvest has been plentiful.
Sundays after Epiphany -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
We are here this morning, O God, for our world has failed us again.
Sundays after Easter -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
Summer is more than half spent, O God, and we continue to rejoice in growing things.
Christmas Eve / Christmas Day -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
O God, was it cool the night Jesus was born? Did someone attend Mary other than Joseph?
Fourth Sunday Of Advent -- Daniel J. Weitner -- 2000
MeditationLord of Hosts, we need thy presence:
Sundays after Easter -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
O God, you have given us the hours of our days, the days of our weeks, and the weeks of our years.
Easter Sunday -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
Our heavenly Creator, giver of our Master, Jesus Christ, we praise your name.
Thanksgiving Day -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
O God, we thank you for the ancient witness of your presence, so wonderfully recorded within your pr
Sundays after Epiphany -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
From the bleakness of our souls, O Lord, we turn to you.
Sundays after Easter -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
O God, why can't we always be on vacation? Resting when we wish, swimming when we wish.

Preaching

SermonStudio

Proper 24 / Pentecost 22 / Ordinary Time 29 -- Exodus 33:12-23, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Matthew 22:15-22 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A -- 2010
Theme For The Day
Fifth Sunday In Lent -- Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:6-11, John 11:1-45 -- Carlos Wilton -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - A -- 2010
Theme For The Day
Proper 6 / Ordinary Time 11 / Pentecost 2 -- Genesis 18:1-15, Romans 5:1-8, Matthew 9:35--10:8 (9-23) -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - A -- 2010
Theme For The Day
Proper 25 / Pentecost 23 / Ordinary Time 30 -- Deuteronomy 34:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Matthew 22:34-46 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - A -- 2010
Theme For The Day
Palm / Passion Sunday -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 26:14--27:66 -- Carlos Wilton -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2010
Theme For The Day
Proper 7 / Pentecost 5 / Ordinary Time 12 -- Genesis 21:8-21, Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - A -- 2010
Theme For The Day
Proper 26 / Pentecost 24 / Ordinary Time 31 -- Joshua 3:7-17, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 26 | Ordinary Time 31 - A -- 2010
Theme For The DayRole-models are important to us in our life of faith.
Maundy Thursday -- Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- Carlos Wilton -- Maundy Thursday - A -- 2010
Theme For The DayIn Christ, we have nothing to fear: not even the night.
Proper 8 / Pentecost 6 / Ordinary Time 13 -- Genesis 22:1-14, Romans 6:12-23, Matthew 10:40-42 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 2010
Theme For The DayGod's grace is a precious gift.
All Saints -- Revelation 7:9-17, 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12 -- Carlos Wilton -- All Saints Day - A -- 2010
Theme For The DayThe saints in heaven glory in an eternal sabbath.
Good Friday -- Isaiah 52:13--53:12, Hebrews 10:16-25, John 18:1--19:42 -- Carlos Wilton -- Good Friday - A -- 2010
Theme For The Day
Proper 9 / Pentecost 7 / Ordinary Time 14 -- Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67, Romans 7:15-25a -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - A -- 2010
Theme For The Day
Proper 27 / Pentecost 25 / Ordinary Time 32 -- Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - A -- 2010
Theme For The Day
Resurrection Of Our Lord / Easter Day -- Acts 10:34-43, Colossians 3:1-4, John 20:1-18 -- Carlos Wilton -- Easter Day - A -- 2010
Theme For The Day
Proper 10 / Ordinary Time 15 -- Genesis 25:19-34, Romans 8:1-11, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - A -- 2010
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Proper 28 / Pentecost 26 / Ordinary Time 33 -- Judges 4:1-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - A -- 2010
Theme For The DayTalents are meant to be used.Old Testament Lesson
Second Sunday Of Easter -- Acts 2:14a, 22-32, 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 20:19-31 -- Carlos Wilton -- Second Sunday of Easter - A -- 2010
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Proper 11 / Pentecost 9 / Ordinary Time 16 -- Genesis 28:10-19a, Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - A -- 2010
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Christ The King / Proper 29 -- Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24, Ephesians 1:15-23, Matthew 25:31-46 -- Carlos Wilton -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A -- 2010
Theme For The DayAt its deepest level, God's judgment is all about love.
Third Sunday Of Easter -- Acts 2:14a, 36-41, 1 Peter 1:17-23, Luke 24:13-35 -- Carlos Wilton -- Third Sunday of Easter - A -- 2010
Theme For The DayJesus Christ is Lord of the commonplace.
Thanksgiving Day -- Deuteronomy 8:7-18, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Luke 17:11-19 -- Carlos Wilton -- Thanksgiving Day - A -- 2010
Theme For The DayThanksgiving is not about entitlement.
Fourth Sunday Of Easter -- Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 2:19-25, John 10:1-10 -- Carlos Wilton -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - A -- 2010
Theme For The DayJesus Christ promises us abundance, as a flowing river.
Fifth Sunday Of Easter -- Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14 -- Carlos Wilton -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - A -- 2010
Theme For The DayJesus Christ is the cornerstone. First Lesson
Sixth Sunday Of Easter -- Acts 17:22-31, 1 Peter 3:13-22, John 14:15-21 -- Carlos Wilton -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - A -- 2010
Theme For The Day
Ascension Of Our Lord -- Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 24:44-53 -- Carlos Wilton -- Ascension of the Lord - A -- 2010
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Seeing Is Believing -- John 1:43-51 -- Richard A. Hasler -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - B -- 2011
Eugene Peterson tells about his boyhood days growing up in the "Big Sky" country of Montana.
A Glance and a Sigh -- Mark 7:24-37 -- William G. Carter -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 2011
There is a scripture text that I would commend to all of us.
Proclaiming the Good News -- Mark 1:14-20 -- Richard A. Hasler -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - B -- 2011
In Washington Irving's Sketch Book he tells of a whimsical character by the name of Rip Van W
Testifying Among Other Shrines -- Mark 8:27-38 -- William G. Carter -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 2011
The tourist bus rolled into the parking lot at Caesarea Philippi.
Recognizing the Voice of Authority -- Mark 1:21-28 -- Richard A. Hasler -- Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - B -- 2011
This story may be apocryphal, but I heard of a professor who was not only popular on campus but also
Welcoming the Child -- Mark 9:30-37 -- William G. Carter -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2011
"Hey you! Get out of here!"
Developing a Quiet Center -- Mark 1:29-39 -- Richard A. Hasler -- Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - B -- 2011
Kathleen Norris tells of an experiment she tried with elementary school children when she taught art
For Us or Against Us? -- Mark 9:38-50 -- William G. Carter -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 2011
On a day like World Communion Sunday, we remember the world is much bigger than we think.
Daring to Touch -- Mark 1:40-45 -- Richard A. Hasler -- Epiphany 6 | Ordinary Time 6 - B -- 2011
Sam Keen in his book, To a Dancing God, tells of accidentally tripping over a rock one day wh
Welcome to the Household -- Mark 10:2-16 -- William G. Carter -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - B -- 2011
Some years ago, theologian Edward Farley raised a good question for preachers: "When we stand up on
Facing the Future with Hope -- Mark 9:2-9 -- Richard A. Hasler -- Transfiguration Sunday - B -- 2011
A euphemism according to the dictionary is the "substitution of an agreeable expression for somethin
Holy Spirit: Guide and Guarantee -- John 15:26-27, John 16:4b-15 -- David R. Cartwright -- Day of Pentecost - B -- 2011
"Listen, Galileo! The science of the world was built on the pillars of Aristotelian wisdom.
The Teacher Who Wanted to Learn -- John 3:1-17 -- David R. Cartwright -- Trinity Sunday | 1st Sunday after Pentecost - B -- 2011
It's about time we stopped being so hard on Nicodemus.
Divided We Fall -- 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 -- Timothy J. Smith -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - A -- 2010
The power of a vision can transform people. We just celebrated Martin Luther King Day. Dr.
Lift High the Cross -- 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 -- Timothy J. Smith -- Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A -- 2010
There might be times in our lives when we are confused and unsure about what direction to go next.
Framed, Changed, Challenged -- Acts 2:42-47 -- Tony S. Everett -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - A -- 2010
The week before classes began, Harold, a high school history teacher, fell off a step ladder and inj
When God Tests Us -- Exodus 32:1-14 -- Argile Smith -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - A -- 2010
When we get nervous about the unknown, we can make mountains out of mole hills.
Discerning in Love -- 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16) -- Timothy J. Smith -- Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A -- 2010
Many people have come to rely on Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to travel from one place to anothe
Looking for Ducklings: Kissing the Sidewalk -- Acts 7:55-60 -- Tony S. Everett -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - A -- 2010
Poor Daryl.
On Speaking Terms -- Exodus 33:12-23 -- Argile Smith -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A -- 2010
Do you ever have moments in your life when you feel that God must have decided somehow not to be on
Grow Up! -- 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 -- Timothy J. Smith -- Epiphany 6 | Ordinary Time 6 - A -- 2010
The best way to jump-start your spiritual life, according to a recent survey, is to serve others in
Stuck in Park -- Acts 17:22-31 -- Tony S. Everett -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - A -- 2010
Martha had lived alone for several years, except, that is, for her dog, Otto, a three-year-old minia
Going Home -- Deuteronomy 34:1-12 -- Argile Smith -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - A -- 2010
At the end of a long trip, home always looks appealing!
Building a Solid Foundation -- 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 -- Timothy J. Smith -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - A -- 2010
The long-awaited dream would soon become a reality. Ground was broken for the family's new home.
Stargazing, Naval Gazing, and Other Waiting Games -- Acts 1:1-11 -- Tony S. Everett -- Ascension of the Lord - A -- 2010
Hurry up and wait! Hurry up and wait!

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The Most Faithful Nonbeliever -- 1 John 3:11 -- David O. Bales -- 2008
Emphasis or special occasion: Installation of Pastor or Ordination
Being A Christian "Survivor" -- Ephesians 6:10-20 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - B -- 2008
Survivor -- after all these years on television, you are familiar with the concept -- castawa
Mid Cemetery -- 2 Samuel 1:1-17 -- David O. Bales -- 2008
Emphasis or special occasion: Grief Chapter 3
Transitions -- 2 Kings 2:1-12 -- David E. Leininger -- Transfiguration Sunday - B -- 2008
This is one of those passages that has its roots deep in the mythology of ancient Israel.
Seeing The End -- Revelation 1:4-8 -- David O. Bales -- Second Sunday of Easter - C -- 2008
"At least the preacher wasn't too religious," James said.
Sex, Sex, And More Sex -- Song of Solomon 2:8-13 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - B -- 2008
Depending on who happened to publish your edition of the Bible, the heading on the page that contain
Solomon's Prayer -- 1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11) 22-30, 41-43 -- David O. Bales -- 2008
Chapter 4Solomon's Prayer
Giving It Up For Lent -- Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 -- David E. Leininger -- Ash Wednesday - B -- 2008
Lent is not normally thought of as an occasion for levity, but ...
Ephphatha ... Be Opened -- Mark 7:24-37 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 2008
Our text introduces us to a remarkable woman. She is courageous. She is clever. She is cool.
Unanswerable -- Job 38:1-7 -- David O. Bales -- 2008
Chapter 5UnanswerableJob 38:1-7
He Descended Into Hell -- 1 Peter 3:18-22 -- David E. Leininger -- First Sunday in Lent - B -- 2008
"I believe in God the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son
Sermons In Stones -- Psalm 19 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 2008
Shakespeare scholars will recognize the source of this title.
O People Walking In Darkness -- Isaiah 9:2 -- David O. Bales -- 2008
Emphasis or special occasion: Christmas EveChapter 6
Cross-Bearing -- Mark 8:31-38 -- David E. Leininger -- Second Sunday in Lent - B -- 2008
While vacationing in Mexico sometime back, my wife and I attended worship in a church that is served
Welcoming Jesus -- Mark 9:30-37 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2008
Kids -- munchkins -- rug rats -- ragamuffins -- you have to love them. Jesus obviously did.
The Twins -- Hosea 11:3 -- David O. Bales -- 2008
Emphasis or special occasion: Baccalaureate or Graduation
Handling Freedom -- Exodus 20:1-17 -- David E. Leininger -- Third Sunday in Lent - B -- 2008
Have you seen those billboards that have popped up next to major thoroughfares that say things like,
The God Who Is Always There -- Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 2008
The always-there God? Do you wonder which God that might be?
The Chief Magi's Son -- Matthew 2:1-12 -- David O. Bales -- 2008
Emphasis or special occasion: Epiphany Chapter 8
Look Up And Live -- Numbers 21:4-9 -- David E. Leininger -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - B -- 2008
Do you like snakes? Not many do.
Jesus And Divorce -- Mark 10:2-16 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - B -- 2008
Tough text.
July Fifth -- Matthew 5:38-39 -- David O. Bales -- 2008
Emphasis or special occasion: Independence DayMatthew 5:38-39
Hope -- John 12:20-33 -- David E. Leininger -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - B -- 2008
Word had begun to spread about Jesus.
When God Is Gone -- Job 23:1-9, 16-17 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 2008
Job is a fascinating character with a fascinating story.
By What Authority? -- Mark 1:21-28 -- David O. Bales -- 2008
Chapter 10By What Authority?Mark 1:21-28

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Salvation From Our God -- Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Second Sunday of Advent - B -- 2008
1. Salvation from our God: The gift of gifts, receive.
How Pleasant To Be In God's Presence -- Psalm 84 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - B -- 2008
1. How pleasant to be in God’s presence at prayer!
O My Good Shepherd -- Psalm 23 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - B -- 2008
1. O my Good Shepherd, O Lord of my soul, Keep me forever beneath your control.
Joyful Hearts Bring Praise -- Psalm 126 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Third Sunday of Advent - B -- 2008
1. Joyful hearts bring praise before you, Giver of the highest good.
Your Throne, O God, A Place Of Grace -- Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - B -- 2008
1. Your throne, O God, a place of grace, From whence all good things flow,
Praise The Lord, Great God Above -- Psalm 22:24-30 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - B -- 2008
1. Praise the Lord, great God above. Praise God for his deeds of love.
God Of All Generations -- Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - B -- 2008
1. God of all generations, Your covenant holds true. O Lord of all the nations,
The Mountain Of Our God Shall Stand -- Psalm 125 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 2008
1. The mountain of our God shall stand, Unmoved, remain forever.
Sing We, To The Lord Of Glory -- Psalm 98 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - B -- 2008
1. Sing we, to the Lord of glory; Sing a joyous, glad new song.
Break Forth In Song -- Psalm 96 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 2008
1. Break forth in song, let all be glad And hail the newborn king!
God's Wonders In Creation -- Psalm 19 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 2008
1. God’s wonders in creation, revealed from day to day,
The Path Of Maturity -- Ephesians 4:1-16, 1 Corinthians 12:31--13:13, Psalm 90 -- William Grimbol -- 2008
Ash WednesdayIntroductionThe Path Of Maturity
To The Lord Of Lords, Ascended -- Psalm 47 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Ascension of the Lord - B -- 2008
1. To the Lord of lords, ascended, Come we, now, with songs of praise.
Praise To Our God -- Psalm 97 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 2008
1. Praise to our God, the one giving us this day to treasure.
Happy, The Life God Gives -- Psalm 1 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2008
Refrain Happy, the life God gives to us, Wherein, we know sweet peace;
Day Of Nothing -- So Why Are We Here? -- Matthew 27:57-66 -- Mary Hoover, Amy Jo Jones -- 2008
Opening MusicWelcome And AnnouncementsCall To Worship
Happy Are The Ones Who In The Lord Live -- Psalm 1 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Seventh Sunday of Easter - B -- 2008
1. Happy are the ones who in the Lord live, Delighting in his pathway of life;
A New Day Is Dawning -- Psalm 98 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 2008
1. A new day is dawning, now ended all longing.
Help Is Ours In The Lord -- Psalm 124 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 2008
1. Help is ours in the Lord, in his name, rich reward:
Will You Live In The Light? -- John 8:12 -- Mary Hoover, Amy Jo Jones -- 2008
Opening MusicWelcome And AnnouncementsCall To Worship
Let Us Watch And Wait With Jesus -- Psalm 33:12-22 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Day of Pentecost - B -- 2008
1. Let us watch and wait for Jesus, To fulfill his promise fair,
Jesus Is Born! -- Psalm 148 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- First Sunday after Christmas Day - B -- 2008
1. Jesus is born! Our blessed Saviour! Joyful, the praise that we bring.
God, My Judge, I Stand Before You -- Psalm 26 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - B -- 2008
1. God, my judge, I stand before you, Trusting in your steadfast ways;
The Living Will And Testament Of Jesus Christ -- Romans 6:6-11 -- Mary Hoover, Amy Jo Jones -- 2008
PreludeWelcome
Holy Spirit, Sent From Heaven -- Psalm 104:25-35, 37 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Day of Pentecost - B -- 2008
1. Holy Spirit, sent from heaven, Breathing new life all around;

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David Kalas
In the sometimes-tiresome debate over science and scripture with respect to creation, it’s easy to become distracted. While the argument typically requires a focus on the how, we may lose sight of the what. And so, for just a moment, let me invite us to think for a moment about what God created.
Mark Ellingsen
Frank Ramirez
Bonnie Bates
Bill Thomas
Acts 8:26-40
As a local church pastor, I was often asked if I would baptize a child whose family were not members of the church. Some churches rebelled against this, but I remember this scripture — the hunger for understanding and inclusion of the Eunuch and Philp’s response — to teach and share and baptize in the name of our God. How could we turn anyone away from the rite of baptism?

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Peter Andrew Smith
“Dad, I think you worked a miracle.” Rolf slowly walked around the tree. “After that windstorm, I assumed this tree was as good as gone.”

“We just needed to give the branches time to heal and come back,” Michael replied.

 “I know, but so many of them were battered and broken I figured that it couldn’t recover. Now though it looks just like it did before the storm.” Rolf paused. “Do you think it will bear any fruit this summer?”

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John Jamison
Object: A live plant that produces fruit, and a broken branch from that plant. I used a tomato plant from a local greenhouse. Ideally, find a plant with blossoms or small fruit already growing. If you use a different kind of fruit-producing plant, just change the script to fit.

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The Immediate Word

Christopher Keating
Katy Stenta
Thomas Willadsen
Mary Austin
Elena Delhagen
Dean Feldmeyer
Quantisha Mason-Doll
For April 28, 2024:
  • On The Way To Gaza by Chris Keating based on Acts 8:26-40. On the way to Gaza, Philip discovers the startling ways the Spirit of God moves across borders, boundaries, customs, and traditions.
  • Second Thoughts: Abiding by Katy Stenta based on John 15:1-8.
  • Sermon illustrations by Mary Austin, Tom Willadsen, Elena Delhagen, Dean Feldmeyer.

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

Jesus is the vine, we are the branches. In our service today, let us absorb from the vine all the nourishment we need.

Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes our branches become cut off from the vine.
Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes our branches are withered.
Christ, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we fail to produce good fruit.
Lord, have mercy.

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Stan Purdum
We will meet Psalm 22 in its entirety on Good Friday, but here the lectionary designates just verses 23-31. The lectionary psalms generally illuminate the week's First Lesson, which in this case is about the covenant initiated by God with Abraham and Sarah in Genesis 17. The nine verses from this psalm, while not inappropriate, nonetheless leave us looking for an obvious connection with the First Lesson.

John S. Smylie
I think some people are natural-born gardeners. Our Lord grew up in a society that was familiar with agriculture. The images that he used to explain the ways of his Father in heaven are familiar to his audience. Growing up, my closest experience to agriculture was living in, "the Garden State." Most people, when they pass through New Jersey, are surprised to see that expression on the license plates of vehicles registered in New Jersey. Most folks traveling through New Jersey experience the megalopolis, the corridor between New York City and Washington DC.
Ron Lavin
A pastor in Indiana went to visit an 87-year-old man named Ermil, who was a hospital patient. A member of his church told the pastor about this old man who was an acquaintance. "He's not a believer, but he is really in need," the church member said. "I met him at the county home for the elderly. He's a lonely old man with no family and no money."

Paul E. Robinson
"Love is a many splendored thing...." Or so we heard Don Cornwall and the Four Aces sing time and again. Of course you or I might have other words to describe love, depending on our situation.

Love. "I love you." "I love to play golf." "I just love pistachio lush!" "It's tough to love some people." "Jesus loves me, this I know."

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