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The Greening of the Gospel -- Luke 21:25-36 -- Roy C. Nichols -- First Sunday of Advent - C -- 1985
Jesus was deeply committed to the basic teachings of the Jewish religion.
Good News -- Luke 4:1-4, 14-21 -- Roy C. Nichols -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - C -- 1985
In the chronology of Luke, the appearance of Jesus in the synagogue in Nazareth follows a forty-day
A Prophet Without Honor -- Luke 4:21-30 -- Roy C. Nichols -- Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - C -- 1985
After Jesus had made his messianac proclamation someone audibly inquired in the congregation: "Is no
Fishers of Men -- Luke 5:1-11 -- Roy C. Nichols -- Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - C -- 1985
Just south of Capernaum lies the ancient plain of Gennesaret.
Go Tell It On The Mountain -- Luke 6:17, 20-26 -- Roy C. Nichols -- Epiphany 6 | Ordinary Time 6 - C -- 1985
The present order of recorded episodes in the life of Jesus in the Gospels may not be the exact sequ
Redeeming Love -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Roy C. Nichols -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1985
When Jesus began his message on the mountain, the common people in the crowd rejoiced.
Why Call Me Lord ...? -- Luke 6:39-45 -- Roy C. Nichols -- Epiphany 8 | Ordinary Time 8 - C -- 1985
Because of the continuing disagreement between Jesus and the Pharisees, it seemed certain that he ha
Transfiguration Mountain -- Luke 9:28-36 -- Roy C. Nichols -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 1985
Eight days after Jesus had told his disciples that some of them would live to see the fulfillment of
God Is Gracious -- Luke 3:1-6 -- Roy C. Nichols -- Second Sunday of Advent - C -- 1985
John the Baptizer would have been a strange sight to twentieth century eyes.
What Shall We Do? -- Luke 3:10-18 -- Roy C. Nichols -- Third Sunday of Advent - C -- 1985
It didn't take long for John's reputation to spread into the villages 'round about.
Behold His Glory -- John 1:1-18 -- Roy C. Nichols -- The Nativity of our Lord - C -- 1985
In the fullness of time, every parent must pass the test of good parent-child communication.
My Father's Business -- Luke 2:41-52 -- Roy C. Nichols -- First Sunday after Christmas Day - C -- 1985
Jesus was a precocious twelve-year-old with an inquiring mind. Many parents wish for such a child.
Grace and Truth -- John 1:1-18 -- Roy C. Nichols -- Second Sunday after Christmas - C -- 1985
Since we have already considered the first fOurteen verses of this first chapter of John's Gospel, i
God's Beloved Son -- Roy C. Nichols -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - C -- 1985
Speculation concerning the identity of John the Baptizer was a major point of discussion.
Fill the Water Pots -- John 2:1-11 -- Roy C. Nichols -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - C -- 1985
To Christians who believe in total abstinence, John's account of the first miracle of Jesus can be a
Hail, Mary! -- Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) -- Roy C. Nichols -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - C -- 1985
An angel visitation informed Mary that she would conceive and bear a son.
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