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Farmer, teacher, judge -- Luke 18:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5, Jeremiah 31:27-34, Psalm 119:97-104 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - C
I have always thought that it is more accurate to say what God isn't than what God is.
When the grip begins to slip! -- Genesis 32:22-30, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5, Genesis 32:22-30 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C
Who hasn't seen the sign on a billboard or auto bumper, "He is coming soon!" The "He" is obviously J

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Several weeks ago I sat... -- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - C -- 1998
Several weeks ago I sat in the church office on a sluggish Monday morning with little to do.
Faithfulness frequently means one's doing... -- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - C
Faithfulness frequently means one's doing something other than what is popular.
It is very popular today... -- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - C
It is very popular today to attempt to discredit the Bible.
An avid bicyclist is very... -- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - C
An avid bicyclist is very aware of how important good equipment is to a safe and enjoyable ride.
Christians throughout the centuries have... -- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - C
Christians throughout the centuries have been bold to depict Jesus in art as the "ruler of the cosmo
The majority of people in... -- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - C
The majority of people in America in the workforce do not enjoy what they must do daily in their wor
There is a great deal... -- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - C
There is a great deal we can learn about inviting people to church from the salesman's manual.
Consider a person who attends... -- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - C
Consider a person who attends worship and Sunday school every week for 50 years.
My friend called long distance... -- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - C
My friend called long distance to chat.
The pastor should intentionally seek... -- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A
"The pastor should intentionally seek spiritual care about the responsibilities of the office.
Once upon a time, a... -- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A
Once upon a time, a very important theologian from a very important seminary met another very
Some time ago, a twenty... -- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A
Some time ago, a twenty-four-year-old student, Vido Mati of Barcelona, Spain, was writing his thesis
It is usually my nose... -- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A
It is usually my nose, not my ears, that sometimes itches during a church service, more often than n
I asked famed Southern Baptist... -- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A
I asked famed Southern Baptist teacher and author, Dr.
Please read verses 10-13 before... -- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A
Please read verses 10-13 before you get into this reading for today.
While serving as an exchange... -- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A
While serving as an exchange minister on the Isle of Man during the summer of 1983, I had occasion t
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