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Everything You Always Wanted To Know About The Bible Because You Were Afraid I'd Ask -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Occasionally there needs to be a sermon just on the general background of the Bib
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.
Epiphany 2 -- Psalm 63:1-8 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - B -- 1993
O God, you are my God, I seek you, my souls thirsts for you;
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
Staking Out Your Donkey On Friday -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: What day is the Sabbath and what do we do on it?
Proper 17 -- Song of Solomon 2:8-13, James 1:17-27, Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - B -- 1993
According to tradition the Song of Solomon was written by
No Chance For The Christian -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: A Christian doesn't gamble.
Cupid's Arrow -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: How do we know our love is the real thing?
Christ The King -- 2 Samuel 23:1-7, Revelation 1:4b-8, John 18:33-37 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - B -- 1993
Scholars are divided on the question whether David actually
A Bunny Rabbit Church In A Tiger World -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: The church needs to be more committed and disciplined if it expects to have a sig
When Christianity Gets Unreasonable -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: There are religious concepts that seem impractical or foolish.
Better Moonshine! -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Since "prohibition didn't work" is often used as an argument for not making other
Proper 24 -- Psalm 35:17-28 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - B -- 1993
How long, O Lord, will you look on?
Epiphany 3 -- Psalm 62:5-12 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - B -- 1993
For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him.
The Holy Trinity -- Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Trinity Sunday | 1st Sunday after Pentecost - B -- 1993
Isaiah's experience in the temple occurred in 742 B.C., the
Does The Devil Make You Do It? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Who is responsible for the temptations we face?
The Nativity Of Our Lord -- Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) -- John R. Brokhoff -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 1993
A child is born whose name is wonderful and whose government
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Just how open is our life to Jesus and are we missing anything?
Proper 18 -- Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23, James 2:1-10 (11-13) 14-17, Mark 7:24-37 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 1993
It is obvious that this pericope was chosen because of its
Zacchaeus, The Widow, And Jacob's Deal -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: A sermon on knowing how much to give God.
What Does God Promise? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: What exactly can we count on from God?
The Resurrection Of Our Lord (Easter Day) -- Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 25: 6-9, John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Easter Day - B -- 1993
This passage looks forward to the day when God will offer a
Pursued By Whales? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Does God have tasks for us that we are running away from?
Baptism: What's In It For You? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: Obviously it is important to preach on the meaning of baptism once in a while, an
What Are You Doing Out Of Jail? -- Terry Cain -- 1993
Purpose Statement: As Christians we should be social activists using nonviolent protests to bring ju

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The Shepherds -- Luke 2:8-20 -- Alex A. Gondola, Jr. -- 2001
This is the third in our "Witnesses To Christmas" series.
Meeting God At The Corners Of Life -- Richard E. Boye -- 2001
Today, the Second Sunday after Christmas, is also by popular reckoning the first Sunday in the third
'I Am With You Always' -- Matthew 28:16-20 -- Schuyler Rhodes -- Trinity Sunday | 1st Sunday after Pentecost - A -- 2001
Have you ever been hard at work on something?
It's The Mystery That Keeps Me Going, God -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Epiphany of the Lord - A -- 2001
E-mail From: KDM To: God Subject: Divine Mystery
Pastor, It's Cornelius On The Line ... -- Acts 10:34-43 -- Robert J. Elder -- Easter Day - A -- 2001
There stood Peter, in the very position in which lots of believers have found themselves.
A Meeting Of The Minds -- Philippians 2:5-11 -- Harry N. Huxhold -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2001
ABC produced a television program titled Strange World.
Jesus' Inaugural Address -- Matthew 5:1-12 -- Mary Sue Dehmlow Dreier -- All Saints Day - A -- 2001
Commotion At The Communion RailTommy didn't budge.
The Angels -- Luke 2:8-14 -- Alex A. Gondola, Jr. -- 2001
A little girl, previously an only child, was blessed with a baby brother.
Praise My Soul, The King Of Heaven -- Richard E. Boye -- 2001
Good morning! I want you to know that I am very pleased to be with you here today in St.
Are You Sure, God, That You Show No Partiality? -- Acts 10:34-43 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - A -- 2001
E-mail From: KDM To: God Subject: Being Inclusive
Peter's Story: Our Story -- Acts 2:14a, 22-32 -- Robert J. Elder -- Second Sunday of Easter - A -- 2001
Frederick Buechner described Peter's vigil outside the high priest's place on the night of Jesus' ar
Facing Christ -- Matthew 25:31-46 -- Mary Sue Dehmlow Dreier -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A -- 2001
Pilgrimage To A Bedside
The Animals -- Isaiah 11:6-9, Mark 13:32-37 -- Alex A. Gondola, Jr. -- 2001
Recently I ran across a lovely old English Christmas ballad titled "The Storke." This ballad was fou
All About Eve -- Genesis 2:21-25 -- 2001
Imagine a minister who is close to retirement age. He has
Postscript -- Richard E. Boye -- 2001
From a post--retirement sermon on Christian Ethics:
I Could Never Be A Saint, God -- 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2001
E-mail From: KDM To: God Subject: Enriched
To Be Lord, To Be Messiah, To Be Crucified -- Acts 2:14a, 36-41 -- Robert J. Elder -- Third Sunday of Easter - A -- 2001
Think of all the ways in which we hold ourselves at a distance from people and things that come near
In The Meantime ... -- Matthew 24:1-14 -- Mary Sue Dehmlow Dreier -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - A -- 2001
The End Of The World?
The Wise Men -- Matthew 2:1-12 -- Alex A. Gondola, Jr. -- 2001
"'Tis the week after Christmas; 'Tis the week after Christmas, and all through the house, not a pack
A Biblical Soap Opera -- Genesis 15:1-5 -- 2001
A cartoon in a newspaper shows two women sitting at their
What On Earth Will Bring Us Together, God? -- 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - A -- 2001
E-mail From: KDM To: God Subject: In Christ's Name
All Things In Common Are Not All Common Things -- Acts 2:42-47 -- Robert J. Elder -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - A -- 2001
Now here is what I often think of as a passage of scripture with high potential for use as a brick--
Covering Our Ears And Shouting -- Acts 7:54-60 -- Robert J. Elder -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - A -- 2001
In the earliest experience of the church, the apostles soon discovered that their teaching and preac
The Bus Driver -- Matthew 22:1-14 -- Mary Sue Dehmlow Dreier -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - A -- 2001
The Call Is Out!
Don't Forget The Child! -- Micah 5:2-5a, Luke 1:46b-55 -- Alex A. Gondola, Jr. -- 2001
Most of us are familiar with the blockbuster movies, Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost In

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Number 34 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: So great a cloud of witnesses!
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 68 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: As the acorns fall from the trees, some will be lost to the streets and the predators.
Final Instructions -- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Third Sunday of Advent - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use as a benediction charge.
Number 38 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: "In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and
MONEY -- John 2:13-15 -- Richard J. Hull Ii -- 1993
Preparation: Each week during the Lenten season we are asking
Number 101 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Lighting All The Advent Candles, Including Center Candle
Number 86 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Memorial Sunday
Number 76 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Presidents' Day
FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY -- Genesis l:1-5, Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11, Psalm 29 -- B. David Hostetter -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - B -- 1993
* CALL TO WORSHIPAscribe to the Anointed the glory due to Christ's name; bow down
Israel's Return Home -- Jeremiah 31:7-14 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Second Sunday after Christmas - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with scripture reading.
Dag Hammarskjold Peacemaker -- A Liturgy -- Thomas A. Renquist -- 1993
The Entrance RiteThe Prelude
Number 35 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: The gift of a day! Like none ever before; like none shall ever be again.
Future Hope -- Romans 8:22-27 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Day of Pentecost - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
Number 69 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: Are you pleased with the way your life has gone, so far?
The Birth Of Jesus Announced -- Luke 1:26-38 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
Number 39 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: We are called.People: We are called to be the Body.
A WHITE ROBE -- Mark 16:5-6 -- Richard J. Hull Ii -- 1993
Preparation: Each week during the Lenten season we are asking
Number 102 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Year's End
Number 88 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Father's DayPastor: Imagine it!
Number 77 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Palm SundayPastor: This is the week!People: The week of all weeks!
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY -- 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20), 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, John 1:43-51, Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 -- B. David Hostetter -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - B -- 1993
* CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively)God's face shines upon us in Christ.
Sing A New Song -- Psalm 96 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 1993
Suggestions: (Psalm 96)Use as an anthem.
Saint Ignatius Eager Martyr -- Thomas A. Renquist -- 1993
Reader 1: In the early years of the second century -- sometime around 110 A.D.
Number 36 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: Power and majesty, friendship and intimacy. They don't seem to go together.

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David Kalas
I am a scoreboard watcher. I follow a lot more games than I actually watch, but since technology makes it easy to check scores on a moment’s whim, I watch a lot of scoreboards of teams and games that I am at least mildly interested in. And as I check those scores, I find myself having immediate reactions: “Great!” “Oh, that's too bad.” “Excellent!” “Nuts.” And in the midst of that sports-fan roller coaster, I must continually remind myself that not all scores are final.
Bill Thomas
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Joel 2:22-32
Martin Luther sings the praises of God’s love revealed in this lesson. He wrote:

The love of God which lives in man loves sinners, evil persons, fools and weaklings in order to make them righteous, good, wise, and strong. Rather than seeking its own good, the love of God flows forth and bestows good. (Luther’s Works, Vol. 31, p.57)

John Wesley nicely summarizes the Spirit’s role in fighting the lure of our old sinful habits:

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John Jamison
Object: This message is a role-play story. You will need two children to play the roles of the Pharisee and the tax collector. I usually ask two children if they will help me as they are all coming forward for the message, but you may select them however you choose.

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John E. Sumwalt
Trouble and anguish have overtaken me, but your commandments are my delight.
Your statutes are always righteous; give me understanding that I may live. (vv. 143-144)

When I was an associate pastor in Janesville, Wisconsin one of my responsibilities was to give a lecture on spirituality once a month at a drug treatment facility. The students who attended were persons who had been convicted of drunk driving and were required to attend the class as a condition of their sentence. Attendance was always good.

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

We all dislike people who blow their own trumpets, although sometimes we may be in awe of them. Jesus too deplored such behaviour and was never in awe of those who practised it. In our worship today let us open ourselves to Jesus, allowing him to see what is in our hearts.



Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes we allow other people's behaviour to intimidate us.
Lord, have mercy.
Jesus, sometimes we refuse to reach our own fullest potential because we are afraid.

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Schuyler Rhodes
Every morning when sleep leaves and waking comes there is cause for praising God. Caught up, as we are, in the currents and eddies of our lives, this is easy to forget. This wonderful psalm is a reminder. God's bounty and abundance spill into our lives like waters over a causeway. God's delight in creation explodes in a million different colors. In every moment there is reason to give God praise.
Robert R. Kopp
When I was a little boy growing up in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania's First Presbyterian Church, one of those Christian chalk artists with black light, neon colors, and black felt canvas who made pictures of Jesus look like those Elvis portraits for sale on the side of the road at the beach showed up as entertainment for a Sunday evening potluck dinner.
John E. Berger
Today's sermon begins with this little one-person drama.
Mark Ellingson
Have you ever felt that you were absolutely at the end of your rope, left without hope? Sometime during the years of 539 B.C. to 331 B.C. that is the way the people of Judah felt. It seems that their land had been ravaged by a plague of locusts which had had catastrophic consequences.

Once a harvest has been destroyed, you cannot repair it. If a building has burned to the ground, you cannot repair it. In those instances you need to start from scratch with a fresh start.

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