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Cain's And Einstein's Theory Of Relativity -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: To show there are spiritual laws of the universe that are just as real as the phy
Religion From A Safe Distance -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: A sermon attacking our efforts at trying to be a Christian with minimum effort.
Shaking Wolves Out Of Cherry Trees -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Out of the many conflicting messages, how can we determine who is telling us the
Finding God In A Quiet Universe -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Most Christians would admit to difficulty in experiencing the presence of God in
How Many Will Your Garbage Can Feed? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Pastors must repeat sermons on our need to stop wasting food and overeating, coup
Proper 9 -- Psalm 89:20-37 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - B -- 1993
I have found my servant David; with my holy oil I have anointed him;
Easter 3 -- Psalm 4 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Third Sunday of Easter - B -- 1993
Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You gave me room when I was in distress.
Proper 28 -- 1 Samuel 1:4-20, Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25, Mark 13:1-8 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - B -- 1993
Lesson 1: 1 Samuel 1:4-20 Elkanah had two wives.
Do You Know What You Are Drinking? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: We need to be reminded every so often of the commitment we should be making when
Lent 5 -- Psalm 51:10-17 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - B -- 1993
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.
What To Make Of Ghosts -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: If our church members think about it, we'd better discuss it. Are there ghosts?
Third Sunday After The Epiphany -- Jonah 3:1-5, 10, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - B -- 1993
Jonah refuses to obey God's command to preach to Nineveh, the
Were You Ever Somebody Else? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Since church members may ask the question, it may be important for ministers to p
Is The End Near And Should You Worry? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Jesus' second coming is a fascinating and popular subject for many Christians.
You Told Who? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Mainline Christians need to get over their shyness and reluctance to witnessing.
Thanksgiving -- Psalm 126 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Thanksgiving Day - B -- 1993
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
Easter 4 -- Psalm 23 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1993
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
Proper 4 -- 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20), 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, Mark 2:23--3:6 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 4 | Ordinary Time 9 - B -- 1993
Samuel was a special gift of Yahweh to his mother, Hannah, who
Christians Should Be Different -- Not Weird -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose statement: The title says it all: there is a happy medium for the Christian between being no
Lent 6 (Passion) -- Psalm 31:9-16 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Passion Sunday - B -- 1993
Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eye wastes away from grief,
You Can't Legislate Morality? -- Guess Again! -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: "You can't legislate morality" is the popular phrase used to defeat laws or rules
Fourth Sunday After The Epiphany -- Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1:21-28 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - B -- 1993
The book of Deuteronomy came out of the reform movement during
Will God Help The St. Louis Cardinals Win? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: What are the appropriate and inappropriate subjects for prayer?
Is Church Dangerous? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Is there anything unpleasant or inconvenient about going to church?
When God Hates To Go To Church! -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: We should examine what worship is meant to be and how closely our worship approac

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Gift And Responsibility -- Luke 12:32-40 -- Thomas A. Renquist -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - C -- 2000
Jesus tells us, "Don't be afraid," but it seems to me there is a lot to be afraid of.
Living Free -- Haggai 1:15b--2:9 -- Mark Ellingson -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 2000
Why are things not better in America?
There Couldn't Be, Could There? -- Jeremiah 2:4-13 -- John W. Wurster -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - C -- 2000
Jeremiah tells us that there was a time and a place when God was upset, when the heavens were shocke
Home For The Holidays -- Luke 2:41-52 -- William G. Carter -- First Sunday after Christmas Day - C -- 2000
Laura was going home for the holidays.
The Power That Brings Victory -- Philippians 2:5-11 -- Henry F. Woodruff -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2000
There are no exceptions: Every single person in Jonesboro, Arkansas -- and maybe every single person
With All Your Heart -- Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 -- Carlyle Fielding Stewart, III -- Ash Wednesday - C -- 2000
The poignant words of the prophet Joel should have deep relevance and meaning for this Ash Wednesday
The Second Commandment: God's Name -- Isaiah 9:1-7, Ephesians 5:15-20 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Second Commandment
The Light Of Your Life -- John 12:34-36; 42-50 -- Don M. Aycock -- 2000
This was the beginning of the end. With these words Jesus had no more to say to the public crowds.
Communion With Christ -- John 6:51-60, 66 -- Alex A. Gondola, Jr. -- 2000
From time to time, all of us have been guilty of taking some remarkable things for granted, simply b
Watchman, Tell Us Of The Night -- Isaiah 21:11-12 -- David O. Bales -- 2000
To strangers the plains of Eastern Montana seem barren, especially in late autumn.
Waiting Room -- Isaiah 40:31 -- Daniel J. Weitner -- 2000
The first thing you find out when you enter today's typical
Ceremony 4 -- Derl G. Keefer, Cheryl Rohret -- 2000
The Prologue
The Next Step -- Colossians 3:12-17 -- Harold C. Warlick, Jr. -- First Sunday after Christmas Day - C -- 2000
Paul's letter to the Colossians has a rhythm to it, "put out ...
The Second Article: Protected From The Devil's Power -- Psalm 74:1-12, Revelation 5:1-10 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Second Article
Peace-Maker Or Piece-Maker? -- Luke 12:49-53 -- Thomas A. Renquist -- Proper 15 | Ordinary Time 20 - C -- 2000
A hard, hard word has been laid on us this morning -- a word so hard that I would rather be almost a
A Vision Of Freedom -- Isaiah 65:17-25 -- Mark Ellingson -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 2000
Freedom is such a lovely word, a compelling image. What is freedom? How would you define it?
Have You Seen The Potter Lately? -- Jeremiah 18:1-11 -- John W. Wurster -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - C -- 2000
(Note: This monologue is from the point of view of an imagined contemporary of Jeremiah.)
Light Of The World -- John 1:1-18 -- William G. Carter -- Second Sunday after Christmas - C -- 2000
One of the striking features of the Gospel of John is the way it depicts the life and ministry of Je
Our Daily Bread -- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Billy D. Strayhorn -- 2000
After hearing in Sunday school about Jesus feeding the 5,000 from five loaves and two fish, a little
Affirming The Ash Heap -- Job 2:1-10 -- Wallace H. Kirby -- 2000
Every thinking person knows that he or she lives every minute on the brink of disaster.
He Commanded Us To Preach -- Acts 10:34-43 -- Carlyle Fielding Stewart, III -- Easter Day - C -- 2000
Opposition to preaching the risen Christ and reaching the Gentiles emerged early in the ministry of
The Third Commandment: Holding God's Word Sacred -- Exodus 20:8-11, Acts 2:36-47, Matthew 11:25-30 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Third Commandment
A Collision Of Kingdoms -- John 18:33-37 -- Don M. Aycock -- 2000
The New Testament is full of stories about events which seem turned around, backward, upside down, e
The L & L Ranch -- John 11:25-26 -- David O. Bales -- 2000
Being a woman causes difficulties in being a pastor, not only because many men think I should not be
Right Train, But ... -- Romans 1:22 -- Daniel J. Weitner -- 2000
When, several years ago, I first began attending an

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FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT -- Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-15, Psalm 25:1-10 -- B. David Hostetter -- First Sunday in Lent - B -- 1993
* CALL TO WORSHIPLook for signs of the covenant which God makes with us and our
Number 95 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Thanksgiving Sunday
Lazarus' Personal Confession -- Stephen P Cowen, Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1993
"I've Tasted Life, I've Tasted Death" My name is Lazarus.
Number 17 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: "In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and
Number 42 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: Have you ever looked for something, and searched and searched, but you couldn't find it anyw
Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian -- Thomas A. Renquist -- 1993
Reader 1: He was called "the world's greatest living human being." By the age of 30 he was recognize
CHRIST THE KING -- 2 Samuel 23:1-7, Revelation 1:4b-8 -- B. David Hostetter -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - B -- 1993
* CALL TO WORSHIPHoliness is the beauty of God's temple while time shall last.
Number 46 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: It's the dawn.People: The dawn of a new day.
The Heavens Are Telling -- Psalm 19 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use as an anthem.6 readers -- 3 women and 3 older girls
Number 78 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Palm Sunday
Number 12 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: Whom do you trust?
God Is Love -- 1 John 4:7-21 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
Number 48 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: There are many forms of love which are found in both the shallows and the depths of life.
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT -- Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16, Romans 4:13-25, Psalm 22:23-31 -- B. David Hostetter -- Second Sunday in Lent - B -- 1993
* CALL TO WORSHIPLet all who see God be joyful in heart and exult in the hallowed
Number 96 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Thanksgiving Sunday
A Celebration Of The Lord's Supper -- Stephen P Cowen, Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1993
The Invitation Is Announced*Call To Worship
Number 18 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: In a few moments, we're going to pray to our Father in heaven.
Number 70 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: Over and over again, the scriptures call us to worship God our Creator, and to praise Him, t
EASTER -- Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 -- B. David Hostetter -- Easter Day - B -- 1993
* CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively)This is the day on which the Lord has acted:
Number 47 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: How shall we come to worship this morning: Like Sarah, cackling with laughter when God's rep
The Greatest -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
Number 79 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Easter SundayPastor: Who concocted the story?
Number 13 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
(The following outline is designed to be used by the pastor to lead the congregation in reflective t
Sing For Joy To The Lord -- Psalm 98 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use as an anthem.
Number 49 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: Here's the most excellent news: In Jesus Christ we are one in the Lord.

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John Jamison
Object: You may present this message as a simple story, or have the children act it out as a role-play. I will show the role-play version, but you can ignore the acting pieces and just tell the story if you prefer.

Note: For the role-play version, you will need to select two girls and one boy to play the roles. You might also have a broom and a dust rag if you want to.

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

The Immediate Word

Mary Austin
Dean Feldmeyer
Christopher Keating
Thomas Willadsen
George Reed
Katy Stenta
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Emphasis Preaching Journal

Mark Ellingsen
Bill Thomas
Frank Ramirez
Bonnie Bates
Amos 8:1-12, Psalm 52
Amos proclaims the word from God that punishes the people. The people are to be punished for their lack of faith, for their focus on practicing deceit, betraying honesty to their neighbors, and being impatient for the time after the Sabbath when they can focus on profit and selling their crops and wares. Oh, my! What a terrible message for people. You have been unfaithful so I will punish you. And then in the psalm, God is proclaimed to be the olive tree, that which brings blessing.
David Kalas
I have tried to find different ways of saying it so that my children don’t tire of hearing it. But the basic principle remains the same, and my kids have heard it a ton. “First things first.” They ask if they can do this or they start to do that, and I will endeavor to redirect them, saying, “Why don’t we make sure we’re doing first things first!”

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John E. Sumwalt
I am now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am completing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church. (v. 24)

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
One of Martha's earliest memories was of her little sister Mary singing and dancing in the middle of an admiring crowd of friends. Mary had always been a dancer, from the time she could walk. Privately, Martha thought she'd always been something of a show-off and ought to go on the stage, for Mary loved an audience.

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John E. Sumwalt
Jeanne Jones
Several years ago, before we moved to Wisconsin, I was an honorary nanny for our pastor's son, Jonathan. I took care of him from the time he was able to walk until our pastor moved, when Jonathan was about five. We had wonderful times together. One time, when I was at their house, and we had been doing some spiritual direction together, Pastor Michael asked me if I knew the name of my guardian angel.
James Evans
We are not surprised when we learn about crooks and robbers boasting about "mischief done against the godly" or "plotting destruction" all day long. The image we have in our minds about who "bad" people are, and how they conduct themselves, make such accusations completely plausible. We are less inclined to believe such things about leaders, especially respected leaders among us. We have difficulty believing someone with wealth and power would deliberately plot to do someone else harm.
Arley K. Fadness
Today's gospel from Luke 10 follows the parable of the good Samaritan. Luke positions the good Samaritan and the Mary-Martha story back to back for good reason. The parable and the story are examples of the Great Commandment "to love the Lord your God with all your heart and your neighbor as yourself." The good Samaritan parable illustrates "love to neighbor," whereas the Mary-Martha story illustrates "love to God."
Kirk R. Webster
In the early 1990s, Wesley Nunley of Dallas completed a project he had dreamed of for decades. "I tell you, this could be a big thing," he explained. Wes then walked out to a concrete octagon in the middle of his backyard. With a beaming smile, arms raised up in excitement, the energetic retiree said, "This welcomes the UFO to land, which has never been done before."
John W. Wurster
It was the best of times. A time of prosperity and confidence, a time of relative peace, a time when most everything looked pretty good, a time when most everyone felt pretty good. It was a time maybe not unlike our own time.
H. Burnham Kirkland
Words Of Assurance
Our God is both wise and caring: afflicting the comfortable and comforting the afflicted.

Pastoral Prayer
God, we bow before you this morning, knowing that you hear every prayer. We know that in all of Creation, you are the source of life. You are the one who set the light swirling between the galaxies. The breath of your Spirit pulses through all life. You have even become flesh among us. We praise you, Lord, that in all your wonder, you have not forgotten us.

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