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Christ Confronts Satan -- Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11 -- Russell F. Anderson -- First Sunday in Lent - A -- 1995
BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS
Windows Of Wonder - Choosing Illustrations That Set Ideas Dancing -- James W. Angell -- 1995
I feel life is so small unless it has windows into other worlds.- Bertrand Russell
Service And Reward -- Matthew 20:1-16 -- William E. Keeney -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - A -- 1995
"For The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers
The costs and the awards of following Jesus -- Genesis 22:1-14, Romans 6:12-23, Matthew 10:40-42 -- Russell F. Anderson -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 1995
BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONSLesson 1: Genesis 22:1--14 (C)
Come, O Blessed Of My Father -- John 5:24-27 -- Barbara G. Schmitz -- 1995
A Funeral Homily For Christ The King SundayAnthem: Christ Is Risen
Christ Confronts Nicodemus - The new birth -- Genesis 12:1-4, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17, John 3:1-17 -- Russell F. Anderson -- Second Sunday in Lent - A -- 1995
BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS
Make Way For Poets Of The Heart -- James W. Angell -- 1995
One of the dividends of the ministry is coming to know and enjoy different people - all ages and all
Two Sons -- Matthew 21:23-32 -- William E. Keeney -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1995
When he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was
Freedom from oppression -- Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, Romans 7:15-25a -- Russell F. Anderson -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - A -- 1995
BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONSLesson 1: Genesis 24:34--38, 42--49, 58--67 (C)
Death In The Midst Of Birth -- 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 35-38, 42-44, 53-58 -- Barbara G. Schmitz -- 1995
A Funeral Homily For ChristmasCanticle: Nunc Dimittis
Christ Confronts A Samaritan Woman -- Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-11, John 4:5-42 -- Russell F. Anderson -- Third Sunday in Lent - A -- 1995
BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS
To See Your Face Is Like Seeing The Face Of God -- James W. Angell -- 1995
If you could deliver one sermon, what would you speak about?
Wicked Tenants -- Matthew 21:33-46 -- William E. Keeney -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - A -- 1995
"Listen to another parable.
Reformation Day -- Jeremiah 31:31-34, Romans 3:19-28, John 8:31-36 -- Russell F. Anderson -- Reformation Sunday - A -- 1995
BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONSLesson 1: Jeremiah 31:31--34
Yet I Will Rejoice -- Habakkuk 3:17-19a -- Barbara G. Schmitz -- 1995
A Funeral Homily For Thanksgiving
Christ confronts a blind man and heals him -- 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41 -- Russell F. Anderson -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - A -- 1995
BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS
Christ confronts Lazarus and raises him from death to life -- Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:6-11, John 11:1-45 -- Russell F. Anderson -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - A -- 1995
BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS
Assists From Broadway -- James W. Angell -- 1995
Authors regularly use what they refer to as a "hook" to engage the attention of readers quickly.
The King's Wedding Feast -- Matthew 22:1-14 -- William E. Keeney -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - A -- 1995
Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: 2"The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a k
The Lord's victory over the powers of sin and death -- Acts 10:34-43, Colossians 3:1-4, John 20:1-18, Matthew 28:1-10 -- Russell F. Anderson -- Easter Day - A -- 1995
BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS
Changed From Glory Into Glory -- Isaiah 61:1-3 -- Barbara G. Schmitz -- 1995
A Funeral Homily For EpiphanyCanticle: Nunc Dimittis
Victory Feast -- Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Russell F. Anderson -- Maundy Thursday - A -- 1995
BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS
The Aim Of Preaching: To Bestow The Kiss Of Life -- James W. Angell -- 1995
The Los Angeles summer of 1965 produced the frustration-generated Watts riots - or Watts "revolt" as
Prepared Or Not? -- Matthew 25:1-13 -- William E. Keeney -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - A -- 1995
"Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this.
Thanksgiving Day -- Deuteronomy 8:7-18, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Luke 17:11-19 -- Russell F. Anderson -- Thanksgiving Day - A -- 1995
BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS

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Houses Built On Sand -- Matthew 7:21-29 -- Schuyler Rhodes -- Proper 4 | Ordinary Time 9 - A -- 2001
One evening the television news was filled with stories about home--owners on the west coast whose m
Woe Is We -- Luke 6:17, 20-26 -- Richard E. Zajac -- 2001
"Woe to you when all speak well of you ..."
Surprised By Suffering? -- 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 -- Harry N. Huxhold -- 2001
Belva Plain wrote about a battered housewife back when our national conscience was awaking to the se
The Deadly Sin Of Sabotage -- John 9:25 -- Richard E. Boye -- 2001
A Lenten Sermon Written but Never Preached
When The Tank Runs Low -- Genesis 22:1-14 -- Kristin Borsgard Wee -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 2001
Wally Gaines was a pastor in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Do The Old Rules Still Apply? -- Exodus 24:12-18 -- Stephen M. Crotts -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 2001
Grandma was well into her eighties when she saw her first basketball game.
When God Comes Near -- Philippians 2:5-11 -- Alex A. Gondola, Jr. -- 2001
Years ago King George VI of England paid a visit to one of his subject colonies in Africa.
I Don't Need No Doctor -- Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 -- Schuyler Rhodes -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 2001
There's an old rock and roll song titled, "I Don't Need No Doctor." The song, like so many of the er
The Wine Cellar -- John 2:1-11 -- Richard E. Zajac -- 2001
"They have no more wine."
The New And Living Way -- Hebrews 10:16-25 -- Harry N. Huxhold -- 2001
Sabotage In The Church -- Richard E. Boye -- 2001
A Sermon Sorely Needed by Some Lay Persons and Some Clergy Persons; A Plea to Congregations to let
Isaac And Rebekah: A Marriage Made In Heaven -- Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 -- Kristin Borsgard Wee -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - A -- 2001
Early one morning several years ago, I was having coffee with a friend in her kitchen.
Did You Send That E-mail, God? -- Romans 13:11-14 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- First Sunday of Advent - A -- 2001
E-mail From: KDM To: God Subject: Knowing When To Wake Up
Peace In Our Time? -- Isaiah 2:1-5 -- Alex A. Gondola, Jr. -- 2001
Let there be peace on earth And let it begin with me ...
Sheep Without A Shepherd: Claiming Christian Leadership -- Matthew 9:35--10:8 (9-23) -- Schuyler Rhodes -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - A -- 2001
My sister is a chronic room re--arranger.
Who's To Say? -- Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 -- Richard E. Zajac -- 2001
... Cyrus, whose right hand I grasp ...
The Beginning Of It All -- Romans 5:12-19 -- Harry N. Huxhold -- First Sunday in Lent - A -- 2001
On May 20, l927, Charles A.
Manger Power Unleashed -- Richard E. Boye -- 2001
Max Lucado has written a book with the interesting title, No Wonder They Call Him the Savior.
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
I Would Not Mind A Little Encouragement, God -- Romans 15:4-13 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2001
E-mail From: KDM To: God Subject: Embracing Hope
The Peaceable Kingdom -- Isaiah 11:1-9 -- Alex A. Gondola, Jr. -- 2001
Edward Hicks was a rough-and-tumble carriage maker who lived in Pennsylvania in the early 1800s.
Disruptive Faith In An Organized World: The End Of Nice Christianity -- Matthew 10:24-39 -- Schuyler Rhodes -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - A -- 2001
Once, not too long ago, a certain pastor was leaving the grocery store with some supplies for his fa
Abraham, Our Father -- Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 -- Harry N. Huxhold -- Second Sunday in Lent - A -- 2001
Abraham is the central character in the First and Second Readings appointed for today.
Confessions Of A Troubled Soul -- Richard E. Boye -- 2001
It is a sobering experience to be struck with the bitter realization of what you might have b
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.

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Maundy Thursday -- John 13:1-17, 31-35 -- Craig M. Sweet -- 1994
Reader 1: Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew
The Wonderful Mystery Of The Christian Religion -- Clement E. Lewis -- 1994
Instrumental MeditationThe Call To Worship:
Choices -- George A. Nye -- 1994
Compared to my miniature poodle, I'm a giant. But size doesn't
Believing We Belong -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1994
A Celebration Service Of Holy CommunionWe Believe We Belong To A Merciful God
Benedictions for Lent -- Craig M. Sweet -- 1994
M: Brothers and Sisters, go now to work in and for Jesus Christ alone.
For Goodness Sake -- Clement E. Lewis -- 1994
Instrumental MeditationSomething Worth Thinking About:
Generations -- George A. Nye -- 1994
I'm in one of those transition states -- "passages" as one
We Belong In God's Presence -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1994
Closing Night ServiceWe Belong In God's PresenceInvocation:
Good Friday -- John 18:1--19:42 -- Craig M. Sweet -- 1994
Reader 1: After Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with
The Virtue Of Self-Management -- Clement E. Lewis -- 1994
Instrumental MeditationWords Of Preparation from Isaiah 55:6-7
When The Heart Is Right Before God -- Clement E. Lewis -- 1994
Instrumental MeditationWords Of Preparation: Psalm 51:10-12 (NRSV)
Burglars -- George A. Nye -- 1994
What angers me more than losing keepsakes when my home is
How Blessed To Work In Unity -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1994
Morning Devotional ServiceInvocation:
Easter -- Luke 24:1-2 -- Craig M. Sweet -- 1994
Reader 1: But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they
A Prayer For Guidance And Protection -- Psalm 25:1-10 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- First Sunday in Lent - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use before the pastoral prayer.
PROPER 16 -- 1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11) 22-30, 41-43, Ephesians 6:10-20, John 6:56-69, Psalm 84 -- B. David Hostetter -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - B -- 1993
* CALL TO WORSHIPCome to Christ whose words are words of eternal life.
Number 68 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: As the acorns fall from the trees, some will be lost to the streets and the predators.
Number 60 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: There he was, running across the Valley of Armageddon, heading for the hills as if his life
Number 27 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: Come to worship. Come to pray and to praise.
Number 30 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: "Good" and "goodness" are not melodic sounds, but connected to God, they are made rich in me
Jairus' Daughter and The Woman Who Touched Jesus' Cloak -- Mark 5:21-43 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
Number 28 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
People: (To be sung) "How Great Thou Art" (Copy in refrain only using your CCLI#)
Number 31 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
Pastor: Lift up your voices in praise!
Jesus Rejected in Nazareth and Jesus Sends Out The Disciples -- Mark 6:1-13 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - B -- 1993
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
Number 87 -- George A. Nye -- 1993
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John E. Sumwalt
Indeed, God did not send the son into the world to condemn the world but in order that the world might be saved through him. (v. 17)

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Janice B. Scott
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William J. Carl, III
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