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Proper 18 -- Psalm 119:129-136 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 1993
Your decrees are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.
Proper 11 -- 2 Samuel 7:1-14a, Ephesians 2:11-22, Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - B -- 1993
Through Nathan, Yahweh refuses David's intention of building a
Stitching Stories -- Richard A. Jensen -- 1993
I have sought to lay out for you the kind of paradigm shift that I think is necessary for preaching
Afterword -- Barbara G. Schmitz -- 1993
1. Everybody Only Has One Sermon
Is There Any More Bible Around? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Why is the Bible bible and are there any more sacred writings that reveal truth a
David And Bathsheba: An Affair To Remember -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: There is much to learn from this story of loyalty, courage, sin, responsibility,
How Many Roads To Heaven? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Do we have to be a Christian or a certain kind of Christian to "get to heaven"?
Proper 19 -- Psalm 125 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1993
Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion,
Proper 12 -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1993
Here is the story of a tragedy of a great man's downfall, of
First Sunday Of Advent -- Isaiah 64:1-9, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mark 13:24-37 -- John R. Brokhoff -- First Sunday of Advent - B -- 1993
This pericope comes from the third section of Isaiah (chapters
How Much Sin Is Too Much? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: If God always forgives our sins (when our repentance is real!), what does this me
There's No Plan "B" -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Each Christian should feel that it is up to her or him if Christianity is going t
Famous Flights: The Art Of Running Away -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Running away from a problem is not always bad.
Are There Any Goats In Heaven? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Who is saved and how?
Proper 20 -- Psalm 27:1-6 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1993
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
Proper 13 -- 2 Samuel 11:26--12:13a, Ephesians 4:1-16, John 6:24-35, Psalm 78:23-29 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - B -- 1993
The deed was done. Uriah was killed in battle and Bathsheba
Second Sunday Of Advent -- Isaiah 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15a, Mark 1:1-8 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Second Sunday of Advent - B -- 1993
These verses open the second part of Isaiah dealing with the
The Pentecost Season -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1992
Pentecost As A Festival
Fourth Sunday Of Easter -- Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 2:19-25, John 10:1-10 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Acts 2:42-47 (C); Acts 2:14a, 36-41 (RC)
Proper 12 -- Genesis 29:15-28, Romans 8:26-39, Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Genesis 29:15-28 (C)
The Day Of Pentecost -- Acts 2:1-21, 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13, Acts 2:1-21, John 7:37-39 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Day of Pentecost - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Acts 2:1-21 (C)
Fifth Sunday After The Epiphany -- Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12), 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16), Matthew 5:13-20 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Habakkuk 3:1-6, 17-19 (E)
Proper 13 -- Genesis 32:22-31, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:13-21 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Genesis 32:22-31 (C)
The Easter Season -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1992
The Name Of Easter
Proper 7 -- Genesis 21:8-21, Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Genesis 21:8-21 (C)

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Seeing The Whole Person -- John 4:5-42 -- David Belgum -- 2000
Not surprisingly, Jesus was dusty and thirsty under the noonday sun after his walk through the high
Not Your Leftovers But Your First Fruits -- Deuteronomy 26:1-11 -- Carlyle Fielding Stewart, III -- First Sunday in Lent - C -- 2000
In the text, Moses exhorts the people to offer unto God their first fruits in remembrance and thanks
Golden Rule Saints -- Luke 6:20-31 -- John E. Berger -- All Saints Day - C -- 2000
On All Saints' Sunday there is a pastor who likes to take a camera into the pulpit with her.
The Close Of The Commandments: Grace And Every Blessing -- Exodus 20:4-6, Matthew 5:17-20 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Close Of The Commandments
Pilate's Friend -- John 19:1-12 -- David O. Bales -- 2000
Throughout the ancient world being the friend of the king meant that you trusted the king to protect
How Can They Do That? -- John 14:23-29 -- John N. Brittain -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2000
On February 5, 1597, a group of Christian missionaries became the first martyrs in Japan.
Reunions -- Luke 19:28-40 -- Daniel J. Weitner -- 2000
The older I get, the more I'm convinced that the best
Take Jesus Completely -- John 6:51-58 -- Don M. Aycock -- 2000
Christianity is not a faith for the easily offended.
Bear One Another's Burdens -- Galatians 6:(1-6) 7-16 -- Billy D. Strayhorn -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - C -- 2000
The composer Bizet was the original bad luck man.
The Third Article: He Calls, Gathers, Enlightens The Whole Church -- Psalm 85, Ephesians 4:1-16, Matthew 16:13-19 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Third Article
Pentecost: From Confusion To Communion In Christ -- Genesis 11:1-9 -- Alex A. Gondola, Jr. -- 2000
There's an old story about a man who found a pig.
And On The Third Day ... -- John 2:1-11 -- William G. Carter -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - C -- 2000
The story of the wedding at Cana is one of the most famous stories in the Bible.
If You Hate To Wait, Try This -- Revelation 21:10, 22--22:5 -- Henry F. Woodruff -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2000
I am certain someone dreamed up the idea long before I encountered it in its tubular steel reality,
Love - Gift Of God -- 1 John 4:7-12 -- Derl G. Keefer, Cheryl Rohret -- 2000
(for a couple with a baby)
Seeing The Unseeing -- John 9:1-41 -- David Belgum -- 2000
Sing along with me:Amazing grace, how sweet the sound,
The Promise Of A Son -- Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 -- Carlyle Fielding Stewart, III -- Second Sunday in Lent - C -- 2000
A son was a symbol of the strength of the inheritance.
The Throne Of The Cross -- Luke 23:33-43 -- John E. Berger -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - C -- 2000
Kings are not what they used to be. In Bible days there were kings of Israel and caesars of Rome.
The First Article: God Gave Me My Eyes And Ears -- Genesis 1:26-27, Ephesians 2:1-10 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- the first article
The Photograph On The Piano -- John 3:16 -- David O. Bales -- 2000
No matter how careful the nursing and housekeeping staffs, the smell of body fluids hung in the room
Christo-centric Or Ego-centric? -- John 17:20-26 -- John N. Brittain -- Seventh Sunday of Easter - C -- 2000
Have you ever noticed that some constellations are named for animals that they don't really resemble
The Quiet Man -- Matthew 1:19 -- Daniel J. Weitner -- 2000
[Mary's] husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to
Living The Servant Attitude -- Luke 17:1-10 -- Don M. Aycock -- 2000
Jesus was a master at knowing the heart of mankind.
A Hope That Does Not Disappoint -- Romans 5:1-5 -- Billy D. Strayhorn -- Trinity Sunday | 1st Sunday after Pentecost - C -- 2000
Rain or shine, hot or cold, seven nights a week, 365 days a year, members of area local churches and
The Third Article: Rich And Daily Forgiveness -- Jeremiah 31:31-34 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Third Article
Shared Bread -- 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 -- Alex A. Gondola, Jr. -- 2000
There is an ancient legend that comes to us from Persia.

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The Peaceful Kingdom -- Isaiah 11:1-10 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER -- Acts 7:55-60, Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14 -- B. David Hostetter -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIP
Joseph Reveals Himself To His Brothers -- Genesis 45:1-15 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 15 | Ordinary Time 20 - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use as an anthem.2 readers - mature person as storyteller, young man
In Honor Of Mother -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1992
A Service For Mother's Day
FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY -- Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12), 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16), Matthew 5:13-20 -- B. David Hostetter -- Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIP
Kingdom Of Heaven Parables -- Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture readings.
PROPER 28 -- Judges 4:1-7, Psalm 123, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30 -- B. David Hostetter -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIP
I Lift Up My Eyes To The Hills -- Psalm 121 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Second Sunday in Lent - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use before the pastoral prayer.2 readers - senior spouses
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER -- Acts 17:22-31, Psalm 66:8-20, 1 Peter 3:13-22, John 14:15-21 -- B. David Hostetter -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIP
The Birth Of Jesus -- Matthew 1:18-25 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
A Memorial Day Remembrance -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1992
A Service For Memorial Day
SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY -- Deuteronomy 30: 15-20, Psalm 119:1-8, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Matthew 5:21-37 -- B. David Hostetter -- Epiphany 6 | Ordinary Time 6 - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIP
The Birth Of Jesus -- Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- The Nativity of our Lord - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
CHRIST THE KING -- Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24, Psalm 100, Ephesians 1:15-23, Matthew 25:31-46 -- B. David Hostetter -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIP
Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand -- Matthew 14:13-21 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture readings.
CHRISTMAS DAY -- Isaiah 52:7-10, Psalm 98, Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12), John 1:1-14 -- B. David Hostetter -- The Nativity of our Lord - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIP
Jesus And The Woman Of Samaria -- John 4:5-42 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Third Sunday in Lent - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use as an anthem.
ASCENSION DAY -- Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 24:44-53 -- B. David Hostetter -- Ascension of the Lord - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIP and INVOCATIONLet us worship God.Let us pray
In Honor Of Father -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1992
A Service For Father's DayFather's Day, a day set aside in honor of "father."
SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY -- Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18, Psalm 119:33-40, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23, Matthew 5:38-48 -- B. David Hostetter -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIP
Joseph And His Brothers -- Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use as an anthem.
FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS -- Isaiah 63:7-9, Psalm 148, Hebrews 2:10-18, Matthew 2:13-23 -- B. David Hostetter -- First Sunday after Christmas Day - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIP
Jesus Heals The Blind Man -- John 9:1-41 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use as an anthem.5 readers - 1 woman as storyteller, 4 men
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER -- Acts 1:6-14, Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35, 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11, John 17:1-11 -- B. David Hostetter -- Seventh Sunday of Easter - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIP
Blanket Sunday -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1992
A Service To Recognize Relief WorkersHYMN: "Praise and Thanksgiving"

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Object: This is a role play activity for the children.

Note: You will need an older volunteer to help with this activity. One option would be to find a teenager with some physical ability. If a teen is not available, an adult could be used instead. For simplicity here, I will refer to my older volunteer as “TOM”. You will also need to select three of your younger children to serve as volunteers in the story.

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Mark Ellingsen
2 Kings 5:1-14
Bill Thomas
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2 Kings 5:1-14, Psalm 30
Naaman seeks healing. He travels hoping healing will come to him when he visits the king of Israel. Yet, healing does not come in that way. Rather healing comes through Elishah. Healing comes from believing and being cleansed in the River Jordan. Healing comes through Naaman’s faithfulness and through God’s grace. Psalm 30 also reminds us to seek healing; to seek God and God will heal and restore us. Do we believe that? Do we believe that God can bring healing?

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John E. Sumwalt
But whenever you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say, ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you. Yet know this: the kingdom of God has come near.’ (vv. 10-11)

When I visit your church for the first time, consider the possibility that I might be looking for a church home. I am a good-looking old guy, but I have gray hair and I dress down in the summer, so don’t be put off by my cargo shorts and tank top. Talk to me!

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Damien and Ora grinned at each other in excitement. The time had come - at last! They'd been with the Leader for months and months, waiting for this moment. Not that it had felt much like training. They'd simply lived with the Leader, listening to his stories, hearing about the Kingdom, learning to get along really well with all the other people at Mission Headquarters. Now all seventy of them were ready, the spaceship had docked, and the Mission was about to begin. Ora was glad she'd been paired up with Damien again.

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(See Epiphany 6/Ordinary Time 6, Cycle B, and Easter 3, Cycle C, for alternative approaches.)

Anyone who has ever had the experience of losing a friend because of some conflict or dispute, and then has had the friendship restored because of love and forgiveness, has a unique insight into the meaning of this psalm. Although the poem begins and ends with praise, there is in the middle of the poem a brief moment of confession and contrition that puts the praise portions of the psalm in an entirely different light.

April Yamasaki
A word of encouragement came from an unlikely source the other day in a television interview with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The former football player, wrestler, and now actor was asked about a low time in his life when he was very discouraged about his career and future.

"How did you make your way back from that?" he was asked.

The Rock replied, "You have to put yourself out there. You have to get out there and fail, and learn from your failures."

Larry D. Powell
In the summer of 1983, I participated in a ministerial exchange program sponsored by my denomination. My assignment was to a circuit of churches on the Isle of Man, a tiny island located in the Irish Sea. The months preceding the exchange included considerable correspondence with the minister on the island with whom I would exchange pastoral duties for six weeks.
Richard E. Gribble, CSC
A wealthy businessman decided to take a walk and eat his lunch at the same time. He strolled by a park. There he purchased a hot dog and a soft drink. As he walked through the park two different "street people" approached him one by one. Each asked, "Can you help me? I am hungry." Each time the businessman looked straight ahead and kept walking. After finishing his lunch, he stopped and bought a chocolate eclair for dessert. As he was about to take the first bite, he was forced to jump out of the way as a young boy raced by on his skateboard. The eclair went flying and landed on the ground.

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