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When the writer to... -- Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - B -- 2003
When the writer to the Hebrews encourages getting together and exhorting one another, he is re
In June 1919, Germany... -- Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - B -- 2003
In June 1919, Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles formally ending World War I.
Remember the Ten Boom... -- Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - B -- 2003
Remember the Ten Boom family in the Netherlands who secretly hid Jews in their home during Wor
Prevenient grace is the... -- Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - B -- 2003
Prevenient grace is the understanding that in our relationship with God, God comes to us befor
Nobody could believe it... -- Mark 13:1-8 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - B -- 2003
Nobody could believe it when Jesus predicted the solid structure of the Jerusalem Temple, down
In the year 1648... -- Mark 13:1-8 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - B -- 2003
In the year 1648, Sabbetai Zevi shocked the Jewish world by speaking God's name YHWH, as writt
The movie Catch... -- Mark 13:1-8 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - B -- 2003
The movie Catch Me If You Can tells the story of Frank Abagnale, Jr., a brash, intellig
Excessive confidence in humanity's... -- Mark 13:1-8 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - B -- 2003
Excessive confidence in humanity's creations has always posed a theological challenge.
The last words of... -- 2 Samuel 23:1-7 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - B -- 2003
The last words of David reflect his confidence that his efforts in the realm of governing the
Martin Luther, sixteenth century... -- 2 Samuel 23:1-7 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - B -- 2003
Martin Luther, sixteenth century reformer, makes this comment on the ruling authorities: "Next
It is with a... -- 2 Samuel 23:1-7 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - B -- 2003
It is with a strong sense of "an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things and secure," that
The most important decision... -- 2 Samuel 23:1-7 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - B -- 2003
The most important decision David made in ruling over the people of Israel was to rule "in the
Japan is the land... -- 2 Samuel 23:1-7 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - B -- 2003
Japan is "the land of the rising sun." Its flag is a bright red sun on a pure white background
Every year, right after... -- Micah 5:2-5a -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - B -- 2003
Every year, right after Thanksgiving, television stations across the country start running the
Every town has its... -- Micah 5:2-5a -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - B -- 2003
Every town has its claim to fame.
The trail had taken... -- Hebrews 10:5-10 -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - C -- 2003
The trail had taken a sharp drop into a very thick, dark patch of woods.
In the 1959 film... -- Hebrews 10:5-10 -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - C -- 2003
In the 1959 film epic Ben Hur, Director William Wyler told the story of Judah Ben Hur.
Slajov Zizek, 54, is... -- Hebrews 10:5-10 -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - C -- 2003
Slajov Zizek, 54, is an anti-Christian Marxist philosopher from Slovenia, a former Yugoslav re
The substitute teacher was... -- Hebrews 10:5-10 -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - C -- 2003
The substitute teacher was glaring at the class.
There's a story about... -- Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - C -- 2003
There's a story about Fiorello LaGuardia, who was mayor of New York City during the bleakest d
God saw potential in... -- Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - C -- 2003
God saw potential in Mary when few others would have.
Henri Nouwen, in his... -- Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - C -- 2003
Henri Nouwen, in his book A Spirituality of Waiting: Being Alert to the Lord's Presence in
Any expectant mother will... -- Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - C -- 2003
Any expectant mother will tell you that when she feels her unborn baby kick, it is a definite
Laser surgery is a... -- Isaiah 9:2-7 -- The Nativity of our Lord - C -- 2003
Laser surgery is a remarkable development in eye care.
This passage layers epithets... -- Isaiah 9:2-7 -- The Nativity of our Lord - C -- 2003
This passage layers epithets of praise.

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Job 38:1-7 (34-41)
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Call to Worship:

Jesus said, "What is it you want me to do for you?" In our worship, let us explore what we want Jesus to do for us today.

Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, we are sometimes selfish in our requests to you.
Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, we are sometimes unreasonable in our requests to you.
Christ, have mercy.

Jesus, help us to make you the centre of our world.
Lord, have mercy.

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The voice of praise rings beautifully through this psalm as each verse gives poetic color to the glories of creation and its maker. It is something to be read and re-read as we contemplate the wonders of God.
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