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Our free ticket -- John 3:14-21 -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - B
Teachers or Parents: John 3:16 is often called "The Gospel in a
The seed -- John 11:1-45 -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - A
Teachers or Parents: Plant seeds. Chances are you will want to
Who is Jesus, really? -- Mark 8:27-38 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B
Materials Craft foam Craft scissors Crayons Unlined white paper
God loves every hair! -- Matthew 10:24-39 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - A
Materials: Thick colored paper Markers, pencils
I am the good shepherd -- John 10:11-18 -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - B
Teachers: Today's lesson is about Jesus the good shepherd.
Blessed are ... -- Matthew 5:1-12 -- All Saints Day - A
Teachers: The lesson is the beatitudes. Read the list to your
A sign from God -- Mark 1:4-11 -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - B
Teachers or Parents: Many churches have baptisms on this
The double dare -- Mark 6:14-29 -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - B
Materials Popsicle sticks, 8 for each child Cord Stiff glue Paint
Sheep and goats -- Matthew 25:31-46 -- New Year's Day - A, New Year's Day - B, New Year's Day - C
Teachers or Parents: Our society is very much divided into
Praying always -- Luke 18:1-8 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - C
Teachers or Parents: Jesus tells a parable about a persistent
God's promises -- Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 -- Proper 15 | Ordinary Time 20 - A
Parents and Teachers: This week's activity is based on the
Faith Grows Like Our Feet -- Luke 17:5-10 -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - C
Parents or Teachers: The lesson today was the request of the disciples for
Love God by loving others -- John 21:1-19 -- Third Sunday of Easter - C
Today's Gospel Lesson has some very strong practical words
"On becoming a saint" -- Matthew 5:1-12 -- All Saints Day - A
Teachers or Parents: The word "saint" in modern English has
It's just not fair! -- Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - C
Teachers or Parents: Fairness is a major theme for children.
"Produce or perish" -- Luke 13:1-9 -- Third Sunday in Lent - C
Teachers or Parents: Jesus told this parable to make the
Jesus, our Savior -- Matthew 14:22-33 -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - A
Teachers or Parents: Today's children's sermon contrasts that
God loves us all -- Matthew 20:1-16 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - A
Materials
Fighting temptation -- Matthew 4:1-11 -- First Sunday in Lent - A
Teachers and Parents: Teaching our children the difference
What is your name? -- Luke 2:15-21
Teachers: The lesson tells about Jesus being given a name. Go
A miracle -- John 9:1-41 -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - A
This week we again are treated to an example of Jesus using the ordinary to do something extraordina
"Words or Word?" -- John 1:1-14 -- The Nativity of our Lord - C
Teachers or Parents: Show your chidren how you communicate
The True Light -- John 1:1-18 -- Epiphany of the Lord - A
Teachers (preparation for class): Prior to class create your
A room in heaven -- John 14:1-14 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Materials:White paper on a roll Scissors Glue
Give Thanks! -- Matthew 6:25-33 -- Thanksgiving Day - B
Teachers or Parents: Giving thanks is such an important

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What Fun To Be Free! -- John 8:31-36 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Reformation Sunday - C -- 2019
“So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.” (v. 36)
Extravagant Love -- John 12:1-8 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - C -- 2019
“The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.” (v. 3b)
Beggars And Braggers -- Luke 18:9-14 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - C -- 2019
“...all who humble themselves will be exalted.” (v.14b)
The Parade That Fizzled -- Luke 19:28-40 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2019
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” (19:38a)
Bullies Begone! -- Luke 6:20-31 -- Arley K. Fadness -- All Saints Day - C -- 2019
“Love your enemies...pray for them...do to others as you would have them do to you.”
Beautiful Feet -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 2019
“So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one anoth
'I'm Hungry' -- Jesus -- Matthew 25:31-46 -- Arley K. Fadness -- New Year's Day - C -- 2019
“...Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of
Jesus Finds Shorty -- Luke 19:1-10 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Proper 26 | Ordinary Time 31 - C -- 2019
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” (v. 10)
The Day Jesus Died -- John 18:1--19:42 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Good Friday - C -- 2019
“When Jesus had received the wine, he said,'it is finished,' then he bowed his head and
Discovering Jesus: Eee - pif - on - eee -- Matthew 2:1-12 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Epiphany of the Lord - C -- 2019
“On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and
We Are Children Of The Resurrection -- Luke 20:27-38 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 2019
“Now he is God not of the dead, but of the living; for to him all of them are alive.”
Mary's Amazing Surprise -- John 20:1-18 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Easter Day - C -- 2019
“I have seen the Lord.” (v. 18)
You Are the Treasure -- Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 -- Arley K. Fadness -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - C -- 2019
“You are my Son, The Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” (v. 22)
Don’t Be Fooled! -- Luke 21:5-19 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 2019
“Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, ‘I am He!’”
Wonderful, Weird Things To Believe -- John 20:19-31 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Second Sunday of Easter - C -- 2019
“Thomas answered Him, 'my Lord and my God!'”
A Surprising First Sign! -- John 2:1-11 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - C -- 2019
“Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee and revealed his glory...”
A Different Kind Of King -- Luke 23:33-43 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - C -- 2019
“Then he (thief on the cross) said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.
Breakfast At The Beach -- John 21:1-19 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Third Sunday of Easter - C -- 2019
“It is the Lord!”
Forever Bread -- John 6:25-35 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Thanksgiving Day - C -- 2019
“Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life.
You're Safe! -- John 10:22-30 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2019
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish.”
Planning For The Surprise -- Matthew 24:36-44 -- Bethany Peerbolte -- First Sunday of Advent - A -- 2019
There are probably two kinds of kids listening to these verses.
Loving Arms -- John 13:31-35 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2019
“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.
Unexpected Teacher -- Matthew 3:1-12 -- Bethany Peerbolte -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2019
Matthew introduces John the Baptist, the person who God has sent to prepare the people for Jesus.
You've Got A Friend -- John 14:23-29 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2019
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you
Oooo That Makes Me Sooo… Mad? -- Matthew 11:2-11 -- Bethany Peerbolte -- Third Sunday of Advent - A -- 2019
John the Baptist asked Jesus, through his own followers, if he really was the “expected one.” Jesus’

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The Immediate Word

Mary Austin
Christopher Keating
Dean Feldmeyer
Thomas Willadsen
George Reed
Katy Stenta
Nazish Naseem
For November 16, 2025:

Emphasis Preaching Journal

David Coffin
Another natural disaster has flattened a number of coastal communities. Despite the weather and major television station warnings, and government disaster preparations, the dystopian destruction nightmare of Luke 21 has decimated another community. Also, it is reasonable to believe that this is not the last year for hurricanes, Tsunami’s, wild fires, mudslides and tornados. They will occur again. However as weary citizens are interviewed in one group of people with the background of homes in rubble and streets still draining flood waters, they will not leave. This is their home.
Mark Ellingsen
Bill Thomas
Frank Ramirez
Isaiah 65:17-25 and Isaiah 12

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John E. Sumwalt
“The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, and dust will be the serpent’s food. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain,” says the LORD. (v. 25)

A week after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, country singer Toby Keith — who died Feb. 5, 2024 — wrote a patriotic ballad titled “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue.” It was filled with populist fighting rhetoric that matched the mood of a nation shaken by the shocking death and destruction of that day.

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John Jamison
Object: A blood pressure monitor. It is actually called a sphygmomanometer, and is pronounced “sfig·mow·muh·naa’·muh·tr”.

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The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Prayers usually include these concerns and may follow this sequence:

The Church of Christ

Creation, human society, the Sovereign and those in authority

The local community

Those who suffer

The communion of saints


These responses may be used:


Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer
Lord, hear us.
Lord, graciously hear us.

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Stephen P. McCutchan
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
-- Isaiah 12:3

John W. Clarke
No reading of Luke is complete without coming to realize that Luke is concerned that the world understands that Jesus is the hope of the world and that any teaching that leads away from that fact is a false teaching. No matter what, no matter when, Jesus will be there to give us life.

Scott Suskovic
Whoever does not work should not eat!
-- 2 Thessalonians 3:10 (NLT)

Wow! Kind of takes your breath away, doesn't it? Not a lot of ambiguity in that rule. "You don't work, you don't eat." For a religion based on grace, it seems a bit unyielding.

Mark Ellingson
Freedom is such a lovely word, a compelling image. What is freedom? How would you define it? What does it mean to you? Webster's New World Dictionary defines freedom as being exempt from control or from arbitrary restrictions. Freedom is said to be the ability to choose or determine one's own actions.

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