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Lunch for one -- John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

Clear shellac Animal crackers Pin backs Glue Instructions

There's always enough -- John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

Teachers or Parents: We need to make our children aware that

Prophet Jesus -- John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

Teachers or Parents: Jesus fed the people and healed them

Loaves and fishes book -- John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

Teachers or Parents: This is the story of the boy who shared his

A kind of king -- John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

SHARING THIS WEEK'S GOSPEL THEME AT SUNDAY SCHOOL AND AT HOMEMaterials:

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Children's Activity Bulletin: John 6:1-21 -- John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

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Children's Activity Bulletin: John 6:1-21 -- John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

Commentary

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Wilderness Provisions -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- David Coffin -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2024

Regardless of who we are and where we live, we will all one day face some form a wilderness.

Kids' Stuff? -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- David Kalas -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2021

I grew up in the church. I was a preacher’s kid, and so I was in church every Sunday morning of my

Reaching Out -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- Sandra Herrmann -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2018

2 Samuel 11:1-15

Taking and offering -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- Cathy Venkatesh -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2015

When do we have enough?

Character -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2012

Every parent of young children can identify with this: a little boy was asked his name, and he repli

Might -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2000

There are all kinds of power and might displayed in our world.

The subtleties of power and temptation -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1997

There are few texts in the Bible or illustrations from the lives of public figures that more aptly d

"Even those who are pure in heart" -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1994

The preacher who chooses either the Old Testament or Gospel lesson as the basis for a sermon will wa

Growth -- 2 Samuel 12:1-14, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-15 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1991

Church growth has been a topic of concern for some time.

Serving an underestimated God -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21, Psalm 14 -- David Kalas -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

From time to time in the car, especially during football season, I listen to sports talk

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Reaching Out -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- Sandra Herrmann -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2018

2 Samuel 11:1-15

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Children's Activity Bulletin: John 6:1-21 -- John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

Gospel Grams 1

Children's Activity Bulletin: John 6:1-21 -- John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

Children's Liturgy and Story

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A Terrifying Walk -- John 6:1-21 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

Call to Worship: Jesus was able to produce enough food to feed all the people, and

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Just Me! -- John 6:1-21 -- John Jamison -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2024

Object: Twelve baskets.

Fish and Bread -- John 6:1-21 -- John Jamison -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2021

Object: A bag of croutons and a bag of goldfish crackers.

Lunch for a Bunch -- John 6:1-21 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2018

“...the people saw the sign that he had done...”

Offerings in the Hands of Jesus -- John 6:1-21 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2015

The Point: When you offer your life to Jesus he can do wonderful things with it.

Who's the Main Attraction? -- John 6:1-21 -- Anna Shirey -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2012

First Thoughts: This passage from John has a lot in it, and it is tempting for us to focus on

A growing faith -- Ephesians 3:14-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

Good morning, boys and girls. How many of your parents have a garden?

Lunch for one -- John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

Good morning, boys and girls. I want to tell you a story about a young boy and his lunch.

God gives us understanding -- Ephesians 3:14-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

Good morning! Do all of you speak English? (Let them

There's always enough -- John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

Good morning! Once, when Jesus was preaching, 5,000 people

We bow before God -- Ephesians 3:14-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

Good morning! I brought this plant with me this morning to

Prophet Jesus -- John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

I'm sure you had breakfast this morning. But can you

Fill 'er up please -- Ephesians 3:14-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you have ever gone

Sharing your lunch -- John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

Good morning, boys and girls. Have you ever packed a lunch for

Your family -- Ephesians 3:14-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth take

A kind of king -- John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

When Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew

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Making Do with Leftovers -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21, Psalm 14, 2 Kings 4:42-44, Psalm 145:10-18 -- Dean Feldmeyer, Thomas Willadsen, Mary Austin, Christopher Keating, George Reed, Katy Stenta -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2024

For July 28, 2024:

The Love of Power vs. The Power of Love -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21, Psalm 14 -- Dean Feldmeyer, Bethany Peerbolte, Christopher Keating, Thomas Willadsen, Mary Austin, George Reed, Katy Stenta -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2021

For July 25, 2021:

Full of It -- John 6:1-21, Ephesians 3:14-21, 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Psalm 14 -- Tom Willadsen, Christopher Keating, Mary Austin, Ron Love, George Reed, Dean Feldmeyer, Bethany Peerbolte -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2018

Gathering The Fragments -- John 6:1-21, Ephesians 3:14-21, 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Psalm 14 -- Christopher Keating, Mary Austin, Robin Lostetter, Ron Love, George Reed, Dean Feldmeyer -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2015

This week’s lectionary gospel text brings us John’s vivid depiction of the feeding of the 5,000.

Joe's Halo -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21, Psalm 14 -- Dean Feldmeyer, Leah Lonsbury, George Reed -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2012

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A Seeker's Faith -- John 6:1-21, Ephesians 3:14-21, 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Psalm 14 -- Carlos Wilton, Stephen P. McCutchan, Thom M. Shuman -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

From newspaper editorial pages and cable television news channels to internet "blogs" and direct-mai

The Uses and Abuses of Power -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

We cannot read much in the newspaper or watch the evening news without encountering some reference t

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Lunch for a Bunch -- John 6:1-21 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2018

“...the people saw the sign that he had done...”

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The Show -- John 6:1-21 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

It was nearly the week of the show and Christopher's heart was beating very fast.

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The Show -- John 6:1-21 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

It was nearly the week of the show and Christopher's heart was beating very fast.

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Proper 12 -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21, Psalm 14 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2008

2 Samuel 11:1-15

Proper 12 -- John 6:1-21 -- William W. Helland -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2005

John 6:1-21

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Cardio-sclerosis -- Mark 6:45-52 -- Robert F. Crowley -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1999

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Sermon Illustrations for Proper 12 | OT 17 (2024) -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21, Psalm 14 -- Mark Ellingsen, Frank Ramirez, Bonnie Bates, Bill Thomas -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2024

2 Samuel 11:1-15

Sermon Illustrations for Proper 12 | OT 17 (2021) -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21, Psalm 14 -- Mark Ellingsen, Frank Ramirez, Bonnie Bates, Bill Thomas -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2021

2 Samuel 11:1-15

Sermon Illustrations for Proper 12 | OT 17 (2018) -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21, Psalm 14 -- Ron Love, Mark Ellingsen, Frank Ramirez, Bonnie Bates, Bob Ove, Bill Thomas -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2018

2 Samuel 11:1-15 and Psalm14

Sermon Illustrations for Proper 12 | OT 17 (2015) -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- Mark Ellingsen, Frank Ramirez -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2015

2 Samuel 11:1-15

Sermon Illustrations for Proper 12 | OT 17 (2012) -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2012

2 Samuel 11:1-15

Some children were taken to a nursing home... -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- Ron Love -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2012

Some children were taken to a nursing home to sing to the residents and share some time with them.

Like David, Americans do not want to acknowledge their sin... -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2012

Like David, Americans do not want to acknowledge their sin.

N.T. Wright tells the following story about Desmond Tutu... -- Ephesians 3:14-21 -- Richard A. Hasler -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2012

N.T. Wright tells the following story about Desmond Tutu's prayer life.

Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson made an insightful comment... -- John 6:1-21 -- Ron Love -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2012

Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson made an insightful comment that could only come from one who stud

An article in a 2010 issue of Nature magazine indicated... -- John 6:1-21 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2012

An article in a 2010 issue of Nature magazine indicated that we have the food resources to fe

2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- John 6:1-21, Ephesians 3:14-21, 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- David O. Bales, Dennis A. Becker, Mary S. Lautensleger, Timothy Smith, Leah Thompson, Carlos Wilton -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2009

2 Samuel 11:1-15

One thing tennis coaches and... -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2009

One thing tennis coaches and golf pros teach novice students is how important follow-through is to e

Fireproof is a movie with... -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2009

Fireproof is a movie with a strong agenda: Stay married, lead an honest life, and let your faith in

This is a most unusual... -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2009

This is a most unusual case.

When perusing a bookstore’s novels... -- Ephesians 3:14-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2009

When perusing a bookstore’s novels, one of my critical “inspection points” is the first word on page

There’s a Br’er Rabbit story... -- Ephesians 3:14-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2009

There’s a Br’er Rabbit story in which all the animals get together and decide to build a house.

The new Christians in Ephesus... -- Ephesians 3:14-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2009

The new Christians in Ephesus are urged to lead lives of patient love, using their various gifts in

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For July 28, 2024:

For July 25, 2021:

This week’s lectionary gospel text brings us John’s vivid depiction of the feeding of the 5,000.

Joe's Halo -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21, Psalm 14 -- Dean Feldmeyer, Leah Lonsbury, George Reed -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2012

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Earthly Kings -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- Frank Ramirez -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2024

In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle…. (v. 1)

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Intercession

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God Of Huge, Overflowing Generosity... -- John 6:1-21 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

Prayers usually include these concerns and may follow this sequence:

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Proper 12 -- Mark 6:45-52 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1990

Jesus came across the wateras th' apostles rowed in vain,

Proper 12 -- Mark 6:45-52 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1990

Jesus came across the wateras th’ apostles rowed in vain,

Proper 12 -- John 6:1-15 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1990

Mother, you could never guess.It’s a miracle, no less.

Prayer

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The Christ who feeds the hungry -- John 6:1-21 -- Dennis Koch -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1993

Gospel Note: The feeding of the 5,000 is the only miracle recorded by all

Preaching

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For July 28, 2024:

For July 25, 2021:

This week’s lectionary gospel text brings us John’s vivid depiction of the feeding of the 5,000.

Joe's Halo -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21, Psalm 14 -- Dean Feldmeyer, Leah Lonsbury, George Reed -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2012

If the "printer-friendly" link doesn't work for you (which it won't if you are not a subscriber

A Seeker's Faith -- John 6:1-21, Ephesians 3:14-21, 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Psalm 14 -- Carlos Wilton, Stephen P. McCutchan, Thom M. Shuman -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

From newspaper editorial pages and cable television news channels to internet "blogs" and direct-mai

The Uses and Abuses of Power -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

We cannot read much in the newspaper or watch the evening news without encountering some reference t

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Proper 12 / Ordinary Time 17 / Pentecost 9 -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21, Psalm 14 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2011

Theme of the DayWe're all in the same boat! Collect of the Day

Proper 12/Pentecost 10/Ordinary Time 17 -- Psalm 14 -- James Evans, Stan Purdum, Carlos Wilton -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2006

(See Proper 19/Pentecost 17/Ordinary Time 24, Cycle C, for an alternative approach.)

Leftover Grace -- John 6:1-21 -- Charles L. Aaron, Jr. -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2005

After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias.

Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2005

Revised Common 2 Samuel 11:1-15 Ephesians 3:14-21 John 6:1-21

Proper 12 -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- Elizabeth Achtemeier -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2001

In all likelihood, our text for the morning comes to us from an eye--witness in the court of King Da

Proper 12 (C, E) -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- E. Carver Mcgriff -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1999

COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONSLesson 1: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 (C)

God fills us with the Bread of Life for our bodies and our spirits -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- Russell F. Anderson -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1996

Theme For The Day: God fills us with the Bread of Life for our bodies and our spirits.

Proper 12 -- Psalm 32 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1993

Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

Proper 12 -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1993

Here is the story of a tragedy of a great man's downfall, of

Proper 12 -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- George M. Bass -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1990

It is essential for the parish preacher to be aware of the meaning and purpose of Sunday for the Chr

Proper 12 -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- George M. Bass -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1990

It is essential for the parish preacher to be aware of the meaning and purpose of Sunday for the Chr

Proper 12, Pentecost 10, Ordinary Time 17 -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- Jerry L. Schmalenberger -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

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For July 28, 2024:

For July 25, 2021:

This week’s lectionary gospel text brings us John’s vivid depiction of the feeding of the 5,000.

Joe's Halo -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21, Psalm 14 -- Dean Feldmeyer, Leah Lonsbury, George Reed -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2012

If the "printer-friendly" link doesn't work for you (which it won't if you are not a subscriber

A Seeker's Faith -- John 6:1-21, Ephesians 3:14-21, 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Psalm 14 -- Carlos Wilton, Stephen P. McCutchan, Thom M. Shuman -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

From newspaper editorial pages and cable television news channels to internet "blogs" and direct-mai

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Satisfied in Christ -- John 6:1-21 -- David R. Cartwright -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2011

A comment during a conversation I had not long ago has stuck in my mind.

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Satisfied in Christ -- John 6:1-21 -- David R. Cartwright -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2011

A comment during a conversation I had not long ago has stuck in my mind.

Being Two People At Once -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- Donna E. Schaper -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2008

David gets in trouble the way many other men get in trouble.

When The Impossible Becomes Imminently Possible! -- John 6:1-21 -- Robert Leslie Holmes -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2008

He already had in mind what he was going to do.-- John 6:6

Love That Surpasses Knowledge -- Ephesians 3:14-21 -- Thomas W. Lentz -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2008

I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the sain

Let God Do The Rest -- Ephesians 3:14-21 -- Richard E. Gribble, CSC -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2005

Once there was a boy who loved to look at the birds of the air, the flowers of the field, and the cl

The Word Behind The Text -- John 6:1-21 -- John T. Ball -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2005

Entering her office, the Reverend Ashley Baker-Campbell noticed her secretary was paging her: "Sally

God Knows -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- Timothy J. Smith -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2002

It's the sort of thing that yields high ratings on television and high volume of sales of supermarke

The Hillside And The Basket -- John 6:1-21 -- Stephen M. Crotts -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2002

There is a certain rock known as a geode. From the outside it is but a dull-looking stone.

The Highest Bidder -- Ephesians 3:14-21 -- Harold C. Warlick, Jr. -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2002

An auction is a fun event, especially when you are the highest bidder for an item you really want to

Friendship? Yes, Please! -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- Stephen M. Crotts -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1999

According to a recent poll only about ten percent of American males say they have a good friend.

The Sign For Home -- John 6:1-21 -- George W. Hoyer -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1996

The crowd gathered because they saw the signs Jesus was doing for the sick.

No Particular Place To Go -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- Timothy J. Smith -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1996

It was the last week of summer when some boys who had spent the summer playing together became restl

Sarah And The WECON Council -- John 6:1-5 -- Robert L. Salzgeber -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1993

"A large crowd followed (Jesus), because they had seen his miracles of healing the sick." Notice the

David's Turn From Wisdom -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- Sue Anne Steffey Morrow -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1993

Above my desk at home is a single pine shelf that holds a row of books, books which through the year

Speaking Truth to Power: The Ministry of Nathan -- 2 Samuel 12:1-14 -- Robert A. Noblett -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1990

In the wake of David's affair with Bathsheba, God was not content to let matters lie, and it fell to

Holy Arithmetic -- John 6:1-15 -- Donald Macleod -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1987

Basic education in America has been labeled the "3 R's," from the homespun rhyme:

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A Web Of Deceit -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

We human beings so often

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Earthly Kings -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- Frank Ramirez -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2024

In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle…. (v. 1)

The Measure of the Universe -- Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 14 -- Frank Ramirez, John E. Sumwalt -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2021

Contents“The Measure of the Universe” by Frank Ramirez

The Lord Will Provide -- Psalm 145:10-18, 2 Kings 4:42-44, John 6:1-21, 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21 -- Keith Wagner, John Fitzgerald -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2018

Contents “The Lord Will Provide” by Keith Wagner

One Big Family -- John 6:1-21, 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 14 -- Frank Ramirez -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2015

Contents "One Big Family" by Frank Ramirez "Sacrifice" by Keith Hewitt

What's Your Theme? -- John 6:1-21, 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 14 -- C. David Mckirachan, Lamar Massingill -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2012

Contents "What's Your Theme?" by C. David McKirachan

The Lad's Miracle Of Sharing -- John 6:1-21, 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 14 -- Lamar Massingill, John E. Sumwalt -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2009

ContentsWhat's Up This Week

Don't Be Afraid -- John 6:19b-20 -- John E. Sumwalt And Jo Perry-sumwalt -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

Contents A Story to Live By: "Don't Be Afraid"

At Least I'm Not That Bad -- John 6:1-21, Ephesians 3:14-21, 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Psalm 14 -- Terry Cain, David O. Bales, Peter C. Garrison -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

Contents What's Up This Week A Story to Live By: "Making a Difference"

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Flattening Fences -- Ephesians 3:14-21 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2008

In 1983, in the tiny, rural town of Liberty Hill, South Carolina, this true story took place.1 Liber

The Miracle Of Sharing -- John 6:1-21 -- Gregory L. Tolle -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2005

The Miracle Of Sharing

Miracles -- John 6:1-21 -- Constance Berg -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1999

Some people have spent countless hours trying to explain how Jesus could possibly have fed 5,000 men

The Feeding Of The Fifty -- John 6:1-21 -- John E. Sumwalt, Jo Perry-Sumwalt -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1996

Nancy Baker's cooking had become something of a legend at Our Savior's Church.

What Dreams Have Come -- 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 -- John E. Sumwalt -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

After my father died, in September of 1998, I had several vivid dreams that felt very much like his

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The Feeding Of The Fifty -- John 6:1-21 -- John E. Sumwalt, Jo Perry-Sumwalt -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1996

Nancy Baker's cooking had become something of a legend at Our Savior's Church.

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For July 28, 2024:

For July 25, 2021:

This week’s lectionary gospel text brings us John’s vivid depiction of the feeding of the 5,000.

Joe's Halo -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21, Psalm 14 -- Dean Feldmeyer, Leah Lonsbury, George Reed -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2012

If the "printer-friendly" link doesn't work for you (which it won't if you are not a subscriber

A Seeker's Faith -- John 6:1-21, Ephesians 3:14-21, 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Psalm 14 -- Carlos Wilton, Stephen P. McCutchan, Thom M. Shuman -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

From newspaper editorial pages and cable television news channels to internet "blogs" and direct-mai

The Uses and Abuses of Power -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

We cannot read much in the newspaper or watch the evening news without encountering some reference t

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In This World So Full Of Evil -- Psalm 14 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2008

1. In this world so full of evil, God, I make my prayer:

Theme: A Tangled Web -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- Frank Ramirez -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2005

Call To Worship

Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21, Psalm 14 -- Charles And Donna Cammarata -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2005

Call To WorshipA general Call To Worship. Leader: Call upon the Lord.

Proper 12 -- Frank Ramirez -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2002

Call To Worship (based on Proverbs 9:1-6)

When Our Leaders Fail Us -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- H. Burnham Kirkland -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2002

Call To WorshipLeader: Be still, so God may speak to you in the silence of your heart.

Contradiction -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1999

Call To Worship

Proper 12 -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- James R. Wilson -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1996

Call To WorshipLeader: Come, let all of God's people give praise and worship the Lord!

Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand and Jesus Walks On Water -- John 6:1-21 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1993

Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.

PROPER 12 -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21, Psalm 14 -- B. David Hostetter -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1993

* CALL TO WORSHIPCome without concealment to confess your sins. Return to your

Jesus' attempt to be alone with his disciples -- John 6:1-15 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1990

Pastoral Invitation to the CelebrationConsider this:

Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand; Jesus Walks on Water. Do you see the connection? -- John 6:1-21 -- Wayne H. Keller -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B

AdorationPastoral Invitation

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Making Do with Leftovers

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Mary Austin
Christopher Keating
George Reed
Katy Stenta

For July 28, 2024:

Making Do With Leftovers by Dean Feldmeyer. Uh, excuse me, Lord, but the resources with which I have come to this situation are insufficient for the task that you have set before me. I could use a little help.
Second Thoughts: Choices by Katy Stenta based on 2 Samuel 11:1-15.
Sermon illustrations by Mary Austin and Chris Keating.

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Just Me!

John Jamison

Object: Twelve baskets. Have two of the baskets out to show everyone, but keep ten of the baskets hidden until you need them in the message.

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Hello, everyone! (Let them respond.) Are you ready for our story today? (Let them respond.) Excellent!

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Wilderness Provisions

David Coffin

Regardless of who we are and where we live, we will all one day face some form a wilderness. A modern example is “Wendy”, amiddle-aged woman who has had to relocate from the communities she was born, raised, attended school in and worked for many years. Changing circumstance of family employment forced Wendy to relocate to unfamilarcommunities that do not align with her values. This urban community she currently resides, feels foreign to her in terms of loss of friends, family connections, different businesses. They are quite different values from the small college town she was raised in.

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Mark Ellingsen
Frank Ramirez
Bonnie Bates
Bill Thomas

2 Samuel 11:1-15
About David’s sin and sin in general, John Wesley wrote: “See how all the way to sin is downhill! When men begin, they cannot stop themselves.” (Commentary On the Bible, p.199) We are all as sinful as David, maybe more so. Martin Luther explained why:

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Earthly Kings

Frank Ramirez

In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle…. (v. 1)

Most people, even those who don’t like Shakespeare, will recognize some of his most famous lines. Like:

“To be or not to be. That is the question.”

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A Terrifying Walk

Janice B. Scott

Call to Worship:

Jesus was able to produce enough food to feed all the people, and he was able to calm the storm. In our service today let us receive his nourishment and allow him to calm any storms that we might have.

Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes we reject the food you offer and blame our storms on you.
Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we fail to trust that you always have our best interests at heart.
Christ, have mercy.

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Grounded In Love

John E. Sumwalt
Kai M. Mcclinton

I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. (vv. 16-17)

My family is very close. We depend on one another and do all that we can for each other. When one is in trouble, we all come running to assist in any way that we can. We learned this kind of love and support from our grandmother, Elsie Burton. She was a hard working woman who loved her family and all people.

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After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. Now the Passover, the festival of the Jews, was near. When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, "Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?" He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to do.

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Above my desk at home is a single pine shelf that holds a row of books, books which through the years have meant a whole world to me. You may have such a collection of such treasures, too, volumes by favorite writers of poetry, prose, narrative, non-fiction. Some of my books are so old that the covers are frayed and the pages yellowing. There is a volume I read for the first time last summer that is crisp and clean. Some have markers to note a beloved section or a poem I'd like to find with dispatch. Some are helpful in a direct manner, some reflective.