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Would Jesus Get A Divorce? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: This is a very difficult subject, but there is such a high percentage of persons
New Year's -- Psalm 67 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- 1993
May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah
Holy Smoke -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: What are the ingredients of true worship?
Proper 8 -- 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - B -- 1993
In a battle with the Philistines King Saul and his sons lost
Stop Putting Out God's Fires -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: God is calling us and we aren't always listening or willing to respond.
Eighth Sunday After The Epiphany -- Hosea 2:14-20, 2 Corinthians 3:1-6, Mark 2:13-22 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Epiphany 8 | Ordinary Time 8 - B -- 1993
Hosea was an eighth century prophet in Israel (Northern
A Drink At David's Place -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: A communion sermon reflecting on the awesome responsibility we must feel at recei
Christmas 1 -- Psalm 111 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- First Sunday after Christmas Day - B -- 1993
Praise the Lord!I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
Easter Evening -- Psalm 150 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Easter Evening - B -- 1993
Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty firmament!
Is It Time For Another Flood? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: We need to consider the critical question: "What is the human condition?"
God May Not Even Know Our Country's Name -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: We have a difficult time understanding that everyone is a child of God and conseq
Palm Sunday -- Psalm 118:19-29 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Passion Sunday - B -- 1993
Open to me the gates of righteousness,
You Can't Do That In Church! -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Getting out of ruts and old habits that have lost their purpose or meaning is dif
First Sunday In Lent -- Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-15 -- John R. Brokhoff -- First Sunday in Lent - B -- 1993
Humankind became so corrupt that Yahweh had to destroy it
Christmas 2 -- Psalm 147:12-20 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Second Sunday after Christmas - B -- 1993
Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion!
The Trick Is To Hear The Rooster Before -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Because we forget some of our Christian obligations until too late, we need ways
Crying Over Spilt Perfume -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Making the best of a bad situation, or picking up the pieces.
Pentecost -- Psalm 104:24-34 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Day of Pentecost - B -- 1993
O Lord, how manifold are your works!In wisdom you have made them all;
How Big Is Your Family? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Christians must fight racism in our communities and in ourselves.
Second Sunday In Lent -- Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16, Romans 4:13-25 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Second Sunday in Lent - B -- 1993
According to the priestly school, this is another account of
Christmas Day -- Psalm 97 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 1993
The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!
Don't Fight, Don't Run -- What's Left? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: We need constant reminders always to seek peaceful or nonviolent solutions to con
When Christianity Is Bad Business -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: To do the moral or Christian thing in some instances means jeopardizing your job,
Proper 10 -- Psalm 132:11-18 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - B -- 1993
The Lord swore to David a sure oath from which he will not turn back:
Getting Out Of Your Grave -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: The resurrection message is of course the heart of the Christian faith and not ju

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The Fifth Commandment: Help And Befriend -- Proverbs 31:1-7, Romans 12:9-21 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Fifth Commandment
The Half Pencil Doctor -- 1 John 3:18 -- David O. Bales -- 2000
Since his dying father placed a hand on his and asked that his ashes be taken to Bloomfield, Iowa, a
Belief Becoming -- John 20:1-18 -- John N. Brittain -- Easter Day - C -- 2000
It is the universal witness of the Gospels that it was women who came and discovered the fulfilled p
Getting the Word Out -- Luke 2:17 -- Daniel J. Weitner -- 2000
Another thought about shepherds.
"Is It Community Today?" -- 1 Peter 2:1-10 -- Alex A. Gondola, Jr. -- 2000
I've spoken about William Willimon before.
For Second Marriage With Children -- Derl G. Keefer, Cheryl Rohret -- 2000
Pastor: Mr. and Mrs. (Groom's parents' name), Mr. and Mrs.
The Second Article: Risen From The Dead -- Acts 10:34-43, Colossians 3:1-4, John 20:1-20 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Second Article
Responding In Anger -- Job 7:11-21 -- Wallace H. Kirby -- 2000
A 75-year-old man went to his doctor for a physical examination.
Praying For A Whole New World -- Luke 21:25-36 -- William G. Carter -- First Sunday of Advent - C -- 2000
The door slammed. There was a rush upstairs.
"Lord, I'm Coming Home" -- 2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10 -- Henry F. Woodruff -- Ash Wednesday - C -- 2000
Like a bridge under which much water has flowed with the passage of time, the words span generations
A Stubborn Misunderstanding Of Prayer -- Matthew 6:5-8 -- Don M. Aycock -- 2000
What does the word "prayer" bring to your mind? A regular meeting at church?
A Sense Of Urgency -- Acts 9:36-43 -- Carlyle Fielding Stewart, III -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2000
In the world we appear to be in a hurry to go nowhere and be on time.
Costly Grace -- Luke 14:25-33 -- Thomas A. Renquist -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - C -- 2000
The opening phrase of our Gospel is all-important: Large crowds were traveling with Jesus." Large cr
We Are Witnesses -- Galatians 1:1-12 -- Billy D. Strayhorn -- Proper 4 | Ordinary Time 9 - C -- 2000
Have you ever been afraid? Of course you have; we all have.
The Sixth Commandment: A Chaste And Decent Life -- Genesis 2:15-25, Ephesians 5:21-33 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Sixth Commandment
Mall Meeting -- Galatians 6:1-2 -- David O. Bales -- 2000
Joan Detlef slammed the screen door behind her.
Believing Is Seeing -- John 20:19-31 -- John N. Brittain -- Second Sunday of Easter - C -- 2000
I attended graduate school at St.
Curious Commercials -- 2 Corinthians 4:5 -- Daniel J. Weitner -- 2000
When a big New York City church bought a big block of
Words, Words, Word -- John 1:1-14 -- Alex A. Gondola, Jr. -- 2000
Let me begin by reading a few announcements from church bulletins. These are actual announcements.
Weddings Can Be Beautiful -- Derl G. Keefer, Cheryl Rohret -- 2000
The Christian envisions marriage as a God--given direction for life.
The Second Article: What Jesus Does For Us Today -- Isaiah 66:10-16, 1 Peter 1:3-9 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Second Article
Hailing The King Of Chaos -- Job 12:13-22 -- Wallace H. Kirby -- 2000
It was one of those gorgeous spring days.
When The Word Comes To The Wilderness -- Luke 3:1-6 -- William G. Carter -- Second Sunday of Advent - C -- 2000
You can tell Christmas is on the way when the catalogs start arriving in the mail.
If You Haven't Faced Today, Tomorrow Won't Matter -- 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 -- Henry F. Woodruff -- Easter Day - C -- 2000
The French are not speaking to each other, and we should be concerned.
Taking The Long Look -- Jeremiah 32 -- Don M. Aycock -- 2000
What preacher has not stood up to proclaim the word and wondered secretly, "Why am I doing this?

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SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11 -- B. David Hostetter -- Passion Sunday - B -- 1993
* CALL TO WORSHIP Blessed in the name of the Anointed One are all who come; we
MAUNDY THURSDAY -- B. David Hostetter -- Maundy Thursday - B -- 1993
* THE EXTINGUISHING OF EACH OF SEVEN CANDLES* ORGAN PRELUDE
The Lord Appears To Samuel -- 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
Number 51 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: Life is like the salmon swimming upstream in the fast-flowing stream.
Number 52 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: Let's talk about rocks and stones.
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 21 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: In a world where we feel imprisoned by economic pains and diseases, and where we feel shackl
The Request Of James And John -- Mark 10:35-45 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
NEW YEAR'S EVE/DAY -- Ecclesiastes 3:1-13, Revelation 21:1-6a, Matthew 25:31-46, Psalm 8 -- B. David Hostetter -- New Year's Day - C -- 1993
* CALL TO WORSHIPWorship God, our Sovereign, with reverence for the majesty of
Jonah Obeys The Lord -- Jonah 3:1-5, 10 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
Number 6 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: God came to the captive Hebrews in Egypt to set them free from slavery and the oppression of
Number 53 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: Stay out of dark alleys!People: Stay out of dark alleys?
Number 18 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: In a few moments, we're going to pray to our Father in heaven.
Number 22 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: Amazing! Astounding! Awesome!People: Are there other words to use?
Job Answers The Lord And Is Blessed -- Job 42:1-6, 10-17 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - B -- 1993
Suggestions: Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
PENTECOST -- Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15, Psalm 104:24-34, 35b -- B. David Hostetter -- Day of Pentecost - B -- 1993
* CALL TO WORSHIPLook to our Creator who gives breath to all breathing creatures
A Man With An Evil Spirit -- Mark 1:21-28 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
Number 61 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: "Words! Words! Words!" cried Eliza Doolittle. She said she was "sick of words!"
Number 54 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were taken captive in Jerusalem, and given the honor
Number 19 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: O Lord, You're the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Number 23 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: David asked the great question of the centuries: What is a man, that Thou art mindful of him
Naomi And Ruth -- Ruth 1:1-18 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 26 | Ordinary Time 31 - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
PROPER 10 -- 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19, Ephesians 1:3-14, Mark 6:14-29, Psalm 24 -- B. David Hostetter -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - B -- 1993
* CALL TO WORSHIPBelievers/Priests, you are clothed with the garments of
Israel's God -- Isaiah 40:21-31 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with interested, lively voices as they
Number 62 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: Relinquishing control.People: Wow! That's a toughy -- pretty risky, even.

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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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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.

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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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