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Prayer is the golden thread -- Acts 1:6-14, John 17:1-11 -- Russell F. Anderson -- Seventh Sunday of Easter - A -- 1995
BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS
Proper 14 -- 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33, Ephesians 4:25--5:2, John 6:35, 41-51 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B -- 1993
David's rebellious son, Absalom, sought to gain the kingship
Proper 21 -- Psalm 27:7-14 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1993
Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud, be gracious to me and answer me!
Astrology, Flip A Coin, Or Jesus -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: What criteria do we use to make critical decisions?
Third Sunday Of Advent -- Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:6-8, 19-28 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Third Sunday of Advent - B -- 1993
Isaiah 61:1-13 is the text for Jesus' inaugural sermon at
Is There Any Future In The Bible? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: It is important to preach on the nature of biblical prophecy to dispel the myths
When And How To Break The Law -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Are good Christian citizens ever allowed to break the civil law?
If Crows Don't Worry, Scarecrows Won't Work -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Apparently stress or worry is one of our greatest burdens and needs consideration
Things To Do During A Dull Sermon -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: What is the proper way to respond to sermons?
Proper 15 -- 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14, Ephesians 5:15-20, John 6:51-58 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 15 | Ordinary Time 20 - B -- 1993
We have come to the end of the story of great King David who
Proper 9 -- 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 6:1-13 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - B -- 1993
David becomes king of all Israel. For 71/2 years he ruled the
That's Blasphemy! -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: The definition of blasphemy is making mocking, slanderous, or vulgar speech conce
Proper 22 -- Psalm 128 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - B -- 1993
Happy is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways.
Baal: The 2003 Edition -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Baal was the chief rival to God during Old Testament times.
Fourth Sunday Of Advent -- 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16, Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - B -- 1993
David tells his prophet, Nathan, that he wants to build a
Why Teachers Can't Pray -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: It is important to preach a clarification sermon on the issue of Bible reading an
Epiphany -- Psalm 72:1-14 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Epiphany of the Lord - B -- 1993
Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king's son.
Christianity Is Not A Majority Rules Activity -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Christianity is sensitive to all persons and no minorities should be overlooked o
Don't Even Think It! -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: We need to appreciate the fact that the thought is more dangerous than we imagine
Tell Me How You Know There Is A God -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Make an interesting list of the evidence for God's existence.
Proper 16 -- 2 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11) 22-30, 41-43, Ephesians 6:10-20, John 6:56-69 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - B -- 1993
At the completion of the building of the temple, Solomon calls
The Transfiguration Of Our Lord -- 2 Kings 2:1-12, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Mark 9:2-9 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Transfiguration Sunday - B -- 1993
This account of Elijah's being taken to heaven on a chariot of
Multiple Choice: Sapphires Or Wisdom? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: One of the disciplines of a concerned Christian should be continuing education.
Proper 23 -- Psalm 90:1-12 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 1993
Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.
Staking Out Your Donkey On Friday -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: What day is the Sabbath and what do we do on it?

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Sibling Rivalry And Washing Windows -- Genesis 25:19-34 -- Kristin Borsgard Wee -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - A -- 2001
Recently I read the story of a young man who was studying for an advanced degree in child developmen
Even Me, God? -- Romans 1:1-7 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - A -- 2001
E-mail From: KDM To: God Subject: Grace And Peace
Who Can Endure The Day Of His Coming? -- Malachi 3:1-4 -- Alex A. Gondola, Jr. -- 2001
Have you ever noticed that many people seem to feel they either have "too much" Christmas or "not en
The Prophet's Reward -- Matthew 10:40-42 -- Schuyler Rhodes -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 2001
Children are sometimes the best teachers one can imagine having.
A Voice From The Inside Of The Sanhedrin -- Richard E. Boye -- 2001
A week ago on Palm Sunday when we last met here in this sanctuary, I, Nicodemus, confessed to you my
Access To Grace -- Romans 5:1-11 -- Harry N. Huxhold -- Third Sunday in Lent - A -- 2001
One of the most colorful, exciting, and stirring scenes in all of the scriptures is the call of the
Formed By A Dream -- Genesis 28:10-19a -- Kristin Borsgard Wee -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - A -- 2001
There was a movie several years ago called Flashdance.
Does Your Grace Still Matter, God? -- Titus 2:11-14 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- The Nativity of our Lord - A -- 2001
E-mail From: KDM To: God Subject: God's Grace
Mary's Song -- Micah 5:1-5a, Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) -- Alex A. Gondola, Jr. -- 2001
It's almost here, isn't it: Christmas! Can you believe Christmas is just four days away!
A No-Win Situation -- Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 -- Schuyler Rhodes -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - A -- 2001
I think one of the best lessons I have learned in ministry is the lesson of win-win.
Bring Me Up Samuel - A Sermon Preached on Mother's Day -- Richard E. Boye -- 2001
This sermon with a strange title which, by the way, is a quotation right out of the Bible, is about
Live In The Light -- Ephesians 5:8-14 -- Harry N. Huxhold -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - A -- 2001
Sidney Sheldon repeatedly has given us evidence of his remarkable gift for weaving tales of the biza
Eve And The Garden Tensions -- Genesis 1:1-2:4a -- Kristin Borsgard Wee -- Trinity Sunday | 1st Sunday after Pentecost - A -- 2001
There is an old rabbinic legend about Lillith, the first wife of Adam.
A Higher Lifestyle -- Romans 8:6-11 -- Harry N. Huxhold -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - A -- 2001
A gripping and extremely well told story of how the law works out in the lives of people is Midwi
Looking Up, Looking Out -- Acts 1:1-11 -- Robert J. Elder -- Ascension of the Lord - A -- 2001
Alan Paton was a courageous South African author whose courage was manifest in his novels, written d
Why, God? Enough Is Enough -- Hebrews 2:10-18 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- First Sunday after Christmas Day - A -- 2001
E-mail From: KDM To: God Subject: Endurance
Mary, The Mother Of Jesus -- Luke 1:26-38, 46-55 -- Alex A. Gondola, Jr. -- 2001
One of the greatest works of religious art ever conceived shows Mary, the Mother of Jesus, holding h
Good Seeds, Good Soil: The Call To Christian Community -- Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 -- Schuyler Rhodes -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - A -- 2001
Not too long ago I was in a garden shop and I bought a "meadow in a can." Have you ever seen one?
If I Had Only One Sermon To Preach! -- Richard E. Boye -- 2001
A Sermon Preached on the Occasion of an Adult Baptism
All Baked Into One Loaf -- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Harry N. Huxhold -- Maundy Thursday - A -- 2001
On Passion Sunday we took note of the work of Richard Fortey, an English paleontologist, who publish
What Are They Saying About Us? -- Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 -- Robert J. Elder -- Ash Wednesday - C -- 2001
Why should it be said among the peoples, "Where is their God?"
Sometimes, God, I Feel Marked By An Unknown Destiny -- Ephesians 1:3-14 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Second Sunday after Christmas - A -- 2001
E-mail From: KDM To: God Subject: Marked With The Seal
Joseph -- Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 -- Alex A. Gondola, Jr. -- 2001
We continue this morning with a second sermon in the "Witnesses To Christmas" series.
Growing Together Until The Harvest -- Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 -- Schuyler Rhodes -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - A -- 2001
I once knew this person who had both the blessing and the curse of utter clarity in his life.
Why I Am A Lutheran -- Richard E. Boye -- 2001
Lest we lose our perspective, I want to begin with an anecdote.

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Number 73 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
New Year
Will You Tarry With The Lord This Night? -- Stephen P Cowen, Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1993
*P: We enter the darkness of this Easter Vigil in the hope
Number 33 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: We hold coronations just about every day of our lives.
Number 66 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: Jesus said that except as you become as a little child, you shall not enter into the kingdom
PROPER 22 -- Job 1:1, 2:1-10, Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12, Mark 10:2-16, Psalm 26 -- B. David Hostetter -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - B -- 1993
* CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively)Sing aloud a song of thanksgiving,
A GLOBE OF THE WORLD -- Mark 1:36-37 -- Richard J. Hull Ii -- 1993
Preparation: Each week during the Lenten season we are asking church members to present a symbol of
Number 36 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: Power and majesty, friendship and intimacy. They don't seem to go together.
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal -- John 13:21-32 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- 1993
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading or see
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER -- Acts 1:15-17, 21-26, 1 John 5:9-13, John 17:6-19, Psalm 1 -- B. David Hostetter -- Seventh Sunday of Easter - B -- 1993
* CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively)How awesome is God most high,
Number 10 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: We have come together, as the Body of Christ, to worship.
The Anointing Of Jesus -- John 12:1-11 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- 1993
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
Number 84 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pentecost
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day (Number 74) -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
The Coming Of The Son Of Man -- Mark 13:24-37 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- First Sunday of Advent - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
Number 34 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: So great a cloud of witnesses!
Number 67 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: Talk about commitment! Listen to this promise of the Lord to His people: "...
PROPER 23 -- Job 23:1-9, 16-17, Hebrews 4:12-16, Mark 10:17-31, Psalm 22:1-15 -- B. David Hostetter -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 1993
* CALL TO WORSHIPBe satisfied with God's love when morning breaks and sing for joy
A LANTERN -- John 3:20-22 -- Richard J. Hull Ii -- 1993
Preparation: Each week during the Lenten season we are asking
Number 37 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: "Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them
A Call To Praise God -- Psalm 148 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- First Sunday after Christmas Day - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use as an anthem
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD -- Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12, Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 -- B. David Hostetter -- Epiphany of the Lord - B -- 1993
* CALL TO WORSHIPGive homage to the Christ. Bring him your treasures and offer
The Great Heart Of Neuendettelsau -- Thomas A. Renquist -- 1993
Reader 1: In 1808 in Germany, Wilhelm Loehe was born into a pious Christian family with deep roots i
Number 100 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
AdventLighting The Fourth Advent Candle
The Triumphant Entry Into Jerusalem -- Mark 11:1-11 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Passion Sunday - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
Number 85 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Memorial SundayPastor: Back to the future!

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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
Nazish Naseem
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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.

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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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