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The Reign Of Christ Is Here -- Psalm 132:1-12 (13-18) -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - B -- 2008
1. The reign of Christ is here! Good Christian friends, draw near.
Christmas Candlelight Service -- Mark Wm. Radecke -- 2008
Christmas Candlelight Service The Entrance Rite
Shattering Christmas To Find Christmas -- Rod Tkach -- 2008
Introduction
God Has Done Great Things -- Psalm 126 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Thanksgiving Day - B -- 2008
Refrain God has done great things for us, In which we all rejoice.
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;
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:
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;
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 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.
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,

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Jesus' Parable Of The Four Soils -- Robert Lakey -- 2006
Characters Narrator Jesus Peter Soil 1 Soil 2
Jesus Heals A Woman In The Crowd -- Robert Lakey -- 2006
Characters Narrator Peter Woman 1 Woman 2 Jairus
Jesus Heals The Daughter Of Jairus -- Robert Lakey -- 2006
Characters Narrator Jairus Jesus Peter Woman 1
Jesus Preaches In Nazareth -- Robert Lakey -- 2006
Characters Narrator Man 2 Man 1 Woman Jesus
Jesus And Nicodemus -- Robert Lakey -- 2006
Characters Narrator Nicodemus Jesus Questions
Jesus And The Woman Of Adultery -- Robert Lakey -- 2006
Characters Narrator Woman 1 Pharisee 1 Pharisee 2 Woman 2
Jesus And The Transfiguration -- Robert Lakey -- 2006
Characters Narrator John Peter James Jesus God
Jesus And Peter's Confession -- Robert Lakey -- 2006
Characters Narrator James John Peter Jesus
Jesus And The Woman At The Well -- Robert Lakey -- 2006
Characters Narrator Jesus Disciple Woman
Jesus And Mary And Martha -- Robert Lakey -- 2006
Characters Narrator Jesus Martha Mary Peter

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Bread of Life -- John 6:34, 41-51 -- William G. Carter -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B -- 2011
One of the things you may have noticed about the four gospels is that each, in some way, addresses t
The Meal that Stays with You -- John 6:51-58 -- William G. Carter -- Proper 15 | Ordinary Time 20 - B -- 2011
Gene Roddenberry is widely remembered as the creator of Star Trek, one of the most successful
Chew on This -- John 6:56-69 -- William G. Carter -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - B -- 2011
The sermon was a flop. Jesus had been invited to preach at the synagogue in Capernaum.
Dirty Fingernails, Clean Hearts -- Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 17-23 -- William G. Carter -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - B -- 2011
One thing I have noticed about church people is how they usually wash up before they go to church.
Going to the Dogs -- Mark 7:24-37 -- William G. Carter -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 2011
There are some Bible stories that embarrass me and this is one of them.
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.
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.
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.
Eyes of Faith -- Mark 4:26-34 -- David R. Cartwright -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - B -- 2011
Those of us in the church are especially good at being busy Christians instead of faithful ones.
Does Anybody Tell the Truth Anymore? -- Mark 3:20-35 -- David R. Cartwright -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - B -- 2011
I was watching an interview on television concerning the ENRON scandal -- a scandal that stole the l

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The Apple Of God's Eye -- Psalm 17:8 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
Are we as useful as apples?
God Knows About The Sparrows -- Matthew 10:29-31 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
God knows and loves each of us.
Do What's Good For You -- 1 Corinthians 3:16, Proverbs 17:22 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
Let's take care of the bodies God gave us.
Columbus Day -- Psalm 5:3 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
Let's begin and end our day with prayer.
Jesus Loves Me -- John 15:9, 1 John 3:1 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
The Bible tells me so.
Birthdays -- John 1:12, 1 John 3:1 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
We can choose to be in God's family.
The Blood Of Jesus Cleans -- Matthew 12:34b -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
God will forgive us and cleanse us.
The Parable Of The Lost Coin -- Luke 15:8-10 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
There is joy in heaven when someone lost is found.
The Parable Of The Good Samaritan -- Luke 10:25-37 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
Jesus asks us to help anyone in need.
Let Your Light Shine -- John 8:12 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
This will please our Father in heaven.

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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 Day Jesus Christ is the cornerstone. First Lesson
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 Day Jesus Christ promises us abundance, as a flowing river.
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 Day Jesus Christ is Lord of the commonplace.
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
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
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
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 Day In Christ, we have nothing to fear: not even the night.
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
Fourth Sunday In Lent -- 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41 -- Carlos Wilton -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - A -- 2010
Theme For The Day True beauty is only soul-deep.
Third Sunday In Lent -- Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-11, John 4:5-42 -- Carlos Wilton -- Third Sunday in Lent - A -- 2010
Theme For The Day

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The View From Jesus' Pew -- Mark 12:38-44 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - B -- 2008
There is an old story of a father going to church with his three daughters and giving them each two
A Wonderful Mother (-In-Law) -- Ruth 1:1-18 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 26 | Ordinary Time 31 - B -- 2008
You have heard the classic definition of mixed emotions: watching your mother-in-law drive off a cli
What Is Truly Important? -- Psalm 149 -- David E. Leininger -- All Saints Day - B -- 2008
"Praise the Lord. Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints ...
Where Would We Be Without...? -- Romans 3:19-28 -- David E. Leininger -- Reformation Sunday - B -- 2008
"For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law" (v. 28).
A Disaster Of Biblical Proportions -- Job 42:1-6, 10-17 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - B -- 2008
Christmas is such a beautiful time of the year.
Remembering Charlie -- Job 38:1-7 (34-41) -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - B -- 2008
The story of Job is familiar to all of us -- a man whose world was spinning merrily along with every
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.
Jesus And Divorce -- Mark 10:2-16 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - B -- 2008
Tough text.
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?
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.

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The New Year -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
A new year is just ahead, O Holy Spirit, and we wonder what it holds.
Easter Sunday -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
Our God, if we had been at the empty grave with Peter and John on that Sunday of Sundays, how would
Christmas Eve / Christmas Day -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
In the scripture you instructed us, O God, to "be still, and know that I am God." Tonight is one of
Christmas Eve / Christmas Day (child's prayer) -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
(A child's prayer)
Christmas Eve / Christmas Day -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
Creator, we sometimes wonder about the small details of Jesus' birth.
Christmas Eve / Christmas Day -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
The stable in Bethlehem, O God, was likely no more crude or dirty than stables have ever been, but n
The New Year -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
One of the inescapable dimensions of our lives is time, a gift, our Creator, from you.
Epiphany -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
We wonder, our heavenly Ruler, about the three wise men who brought gifts of frankincense and myrrh
The New Year -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
We are an impatient people, Lord. We want what we want, today!
Sundays after Epiphany -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
One afternoon, dear God, we stood at the side of a road out west in what is often called "Big Sky Co

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Epiphany 2 / Ordinary Time 2 -- 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - C -- 2009
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.
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
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
Epiphany 3 / Ordinary Time 3 -- Luke 4:14-21 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - C -- 2009
Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing. -- Luke 4:21
Epiphany 3 / Ordinary Time 3 -- 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - C -- 2009
If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice togethe
Epiphany 3 / Ordinary Time 3 -- Psalm 19 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - C -- 2009
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock an
Epiphany 3 / Ordinary Time 3 -- Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - C -- 2009
This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep. -- Nehemiah 8:9
Epiphany 2 / Ordinary Time 2 -- John 2:1-11 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - C -- 2009
But you have kept the good wine until now. -- John 2:10
The Baptism Of Our Lord / Epiphany 1 / Ordinary Time 1 -- Isaiah 43:1-7 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - C -- 2009
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The Baptism Of Our Lord / Epiphany 1 / Ordinary Time 1 -- Psalm 29 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - C -- 2009
... and in his temple, all say glory! -- Psalm 29:9

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Campus And College Students -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
A professor in a class on religion was trying to explain the
Cemetery -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
The village council had a proposal to build a wall around the
Children's Sermons -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
The pastor of a church gave a brief children's sermon. In the
Christmas -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
Melvin Wheatley tells a story about a man who kept his car in
Church -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
A little boy was invited by a friend to go to his church. He
Communication -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
Gerald Kennedy reported that he was at an African Annual
Complaints -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
After examining the contents of the employee's "suggestion
Congress -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
The late congressman Claude Pepper used to tell the story of
Creation -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
A teacher reports that she had her class write an account of
Crowded Pews -- Hoover Rupert -- 1994
One time Tennessee Ernie Ford visited his home church in

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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

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Sweeter than honey -- Psalm 19:10 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Sweeter than honey Location: Psalm 19:10
Take it to heart -- Isaiah 57:1 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Take it to heart Location: Isaiah 57:1 (NRSV)
Take under one's wing -- Luke 13:34 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Take under one's wing Location: Luke 13:34
Teeth set on edge -- Jeremiah 31:29-30 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Teeth set on edge Location: Jeremiah 31:29-30
There is no God -- Psalm 14:1 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: There is no God Location: Psalm 14:1
There is no peace for the wicked -- Isaiah 48:22 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: There is no peace for the wicked Location: Isaiah 48:22
There is none righteous, no, not one -- Romans 3:9-10 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: There is none righteous, no, not one
There is nothing new under the sun -- Ecclesiastes 1:9 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: There is nothing new under the sun
They who follow vain persons will have poverty enough -- Proverbs 28:19 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: They who follow vain persons will have poverty enough
A thorn in the flesh -- 2 Corinthians 12:7 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: A thorn in the flesh Location: 2 Corinthians 12:7

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Frank Luchsinger
Huckle the Cat and his school teacher Miss Honey the Bear, Bananas Gorilla, Captain Salty, Pig Will and Pig Won't, Sergeant Murphy the Police Dog, and my favorite, Lowly the Worm; if you know these names then you are familiar with the work of Richard Scarry, author and illustrator of children's books, who passed away in '94 at age 75. Scarry wrote over 250 books, which in thirty languages have sold over 100 million copies. He said, "The greatest compliment I can receive is to be told that some of my books are held together with more Scotch tape than there is paper in the original book.
David E. Leininger
We reflected earlier on Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code and its assertion that Jesus and Mary Magdalene were married and were parents of a daughter. True, there is nothing at all in scripture to back up such a claim, but can you imagine what kind of parent Jesus would have been?
Constance Berg
Pastor Wallace was loved by many, many people. He had come to a rural, agricultural area and stayed for 41 years. He and his wife Bea had four children, three of whom would become pastors themselves. The fourth was a missionary teacher in Madagascar. Pastor Wallace's second and last call was to another rural church he started only thirty miles away. He stayed fifteen years. His reputation was tough but fair; disciplined but compassionate; strong but just.
Jerry L. Schmalenberger
Seasonal Theme
Jesus out of the grave and alive and with us.

Theme For The Day
We are prayed for by Jesus that we might be unified with each other and with our God. A summary of the Season of Easter.

First Lesson
Acts 1:1-11
Return To The Upper Room
Stan Purdum
At first reading, this psalm presents a scattering of themes. Some scholars think it was not a psalm at all, but a listing of headings to a number of liturgical pieces. Most, however, see in Psalm 68 the underlying theme of the victory and reign of God, the Divine Warrior -- the God who was with the people of Israel in the wilderness (v. 7). Psalm 68 calls the kingdoms of the world to acknowledge that God is the warrior king who reigns over all. It presents God as the power and strength of the chosen people.
Carlos Wilton
(Occurs in all three cycles of the lectionary. See The Ascension Of Our Lord, Cycle B, for an alternative approach.)

The brief Psalm 93 seems archaic, from the standpoint of our culture. The Lord is enthroned, here, as a cosmic king. The accoutrements of royalty are front and center: the robe of majesty, the girding-on of strength (suggesting a royal broadsword), the throne, the royal decree. Its message, loudly declared from the first verse onward, is simplicity itself: the Lord reigns!
George M. Bass
The church year theological clue
Russell F. Anderson
BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS

Lesson 1: Acts 1:1--11 (C, RC, E, L)
David O. Bales
In 1936, near the beginning of the Spanish Civil War one horrible center of fighting was the Alcázar fortress near Toledo. In the middle of horrific fighting, however, every day the firing stopped twice in order to allow a blind beggar to tap his way on the street between the firing lines. We can imagine how welcome those few minutes were to the men on both sides. They probably hoped that the blind man walked slower to give them a few more seconds of peace. Then the reprieve ended and the slaughter again engulfed the two armies that were struggling to kill each other.1
Schuyler Rhodes
I love this story. It doesn't matter how many times I hear it, or how it's told, it never fails to grab me in a new and different way. It's really an incredible tale. And by incredible I mean just that. Without credibility! Who could actually buy a story like this? The disciples, cowardly and virtually faithless, abandoned the Master and scattered in the chaos of his arrest and execution.
Lee Griess
It's one of those stories that circulates around the internet. I don't know if it's true or not but it's so interesting that I have to share it with you. It seems that a woman came home to find her husband in the kitchen, shaking frantically with what looked like a wire running from his waist toward the electric outlet in the wall. Intending to jolt him away from the deadly electricity, she grabbed a piece of wood that was leaning by the back door, and gave him a good whack, breaking his arm in two places. It was a shame. He was not being electrocuted at all.
Richard L. Sheffield
I want to take the text seriously this morning. It would be easy not to, because Luke's story of the ascension of Jesus is not easy no matter how you take it. For you and me, twenty centuries later, this story may be very hard to take very seriously.

Our take on the ascension of Jesus might be on the order of liturgy as lift-off: Jesus being lifted up to the Air Force song: "Off we go into the wild blue yonder, climbing high into the sky!"

The Immediate Word

Christopher Keating
Dean Feldmeyer
Nazish Naseem
Thomas Willadsen
Katy Stenta
Mary Austin
George Reed
For May 17, 2026:
  • When Jesus Prays by Chris Keating. Jesus’ high priestly prayer is rooted in the authority of God’s love, and not from a posture of authoritarian control.
Christopher Keating
Dean Feldmeyer
Nazish Naseem
Thomas Willadsen
Katy Stenta
Mary Austin
George Reed
For May 17, 2026:
  • When Jesus Prays by Chris Keating. Jesus’ high priestly prayer is rooted in the authority of God’s love, and not from a posture of authoritarian control.

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:
Jesus prayed for us all, that we might be protected and united. In our worship today let us explored what it means to be one just as Jesus and the Father are one.

Invitation to Confession:
Jesus, sometimes we are more ready to criticise other Christians than to be united with them.
Lord, have mercy.
Jesus, sometimes we get hung up on small details instead of seeing the big picture.
Christ, have mercy.
Jesus, sometimes we are too selfish to open up and welcome other people.

StoryShare

Argile Smith
Charles D. Reeb
John S. Smylie
Contents
What's Up This Week
"Wayne's Deployment" by Argile Smith
"In The Event of Power Failure" by Charles D. Reeb
"Where's the Finish Line?" by John Smylie


What's Up This Week
John E. Sumwalt
Frank Ramirez
Contents
"The God of All Grace" by John Sumwalt
"Keeping the Word" by Frank Ramirez


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The God of All Grace
by John Sumwalt
1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.
-- 1 Peter 5:10

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Cynthia E. Cowen
The Point: Jesus has the authority to give eternal life.

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