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In the fall of 1994... -- John 7:37-39 -- Day of Pentecost - A -- 1996
In the fall of 1994, the small town of Conyers, Georgia, was in the news.
All those beer and soft... -- John 7:37-39 -- Day of Pentecost - A -- 1996
All those beer and soft drink commercials are not far wrong: we've built up a thirst.
Wag Dodge was the crew... -- John 7:37-39 -- Day of Pentecost - A -- 1996
Wag Dodge was the crew leader assigned to the Mann Gulch fire in 1949 -- the tragic fire that killed
The idea that the Spirit... -- John 7:37-39 -- Day of Pentecost - A -- 1996
The idea that the Spirit had not been given does not mean that the Spirit did not exist in the commu
Thomas had always been Janet's... -- John 20:19-31 -- Day of Pentecost - A -- 1996
Thomas had always been Janet's favorite of the Twelve because of his doubt.
A few years ago an... -- John 20:19-31 -- Day of Pentecost - A -- 1996
A few years ago an artist painted a very impressive picture of Christ with the little children.
There was a discussion during... -- John 20:19-31 -- Day of Pentecost - A -- 1996
There was a discussion during a Sunday School class on the individuals Jesus chose to be his discipl
If we want to understand... -- 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 -- Day of Pentecost - A -- 1996
If we want to understand what another person is talking about, we need to be familiar with some comm
You know the scenario. It's... -- 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 -- Day of Pentecost - A -- 1996
You know the scenario. It's Christmas Eve.
How many times have we... -- 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 -- Day of Pentecost - A -- 1996
How many times have we watched a great basketball game between two teams and the score is tied with
A group of pastors were... -- Acts 2:1-21 -- Day of Pentecost - A -- 1996
A group of pastors were discussing the subject, "How do you motivate people?
Charles Schulz, in his book... -- Acts 2:1-21 -- Day of Pentecost - A -- 1996
Charles Schulz, in his book, Teenager Is No Disease, has one teenager asking another, "Do you think
Peter boldly stood up with... -- Acts 2:1-21 -- Day of Pentecost - A
Peter boldly stood up with the other apostles to explain the stirring, strange events of
The instructions from Gary's wife... -- John 7:37-39 -- Day of Pentecost - A
The instructions from Gary's wife were quite specific.
There's a popular e-mail... -- John 7:37-39 -- Day of Pentecost - A
There's a popular e-mail going around that reads like this:
On the first Pentecost, fire... -- Acts 2:1-21 -- Day of Pentecost - A
On the first Pentecost, fire and wind came together symbolizing the coming of the Holy Spirit and br
A woman went to a... -- Acts 2:1-21 -- Day of Pentecost - A
A woman went to a marriage counselor and told him, "I want to divorce my husband."
One of the favorite songs... -- Acts 2:1-21 -- Day of Pentecost - A
One of the favorite songs in the youth group at the small church was "Pass It On." One of the verses
Unlike the first Pentecost, we... -- Acts 2:1-21 -- Day of Pentecost - A
Unlike the first Pentecost, we don't always hear the message in our own language.
Service isn't work -- it is... -- 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 -- Day of Pentecost - A
Service isn't work -- it is a gift that we give.
A pastor received word that... -- 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 -- Day of Pentecost - A
A pastor received word that Phyllis had died.
Think of spiritual gifts as... -- 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 -- Day of Pentecost - A
Think of spiritual gifts as overlapping, or given in sequence.
There are varieties of gifts... -- 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 -- Day of Pentecost - A
There are varieties of gifts but one Spirit.
Christians have been called many... -- John 7:37-39 -- Day of Pentecost - A
Christians have been called many things, but rarely artesian wells. But that's just what we are.

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Spirit Or Spirit? -- Acts 2:1-21 -- Mary Boyd Click -- Day of Pentecost - A
Every year Pentecost rolls around and church-school teachers rack their brains to figure out how to

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Object: A small pillow or cushion, a bowl, and a jar.

NOTE: This is a simple role-play story. You will need one boy to play the role of Jesus, and one girl to play the role of Mary. Since these are not speaking roles, this may be an opportunity to have a child help who might be hesitant to do a more involved role.

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

Emphasis Preaching Journal

Frank Ramirez
This is not the same old thing. This is something new. Isaiah tells us to forget the old standards of life and truth. Our God conquers, so no longer judge the old way. Paul in prison says pretty much the same thing. And in the first supper, which takes place in the home of Martha, with Mary, Jesus, and the newly resurrected Lazarus in attendance, we see the world turned upside down as well. Something new. Something new.

Isaiah 43:16-21
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Bill Thomas
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Isaiah 43:16-21

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John E. Sumwalt
“Jesus said, “Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.” (vv. 7-8)

The first time I saw one of the “He Gets Us” Jesus ads during the Super Bowl two years ago, I sat up and said to my wife, Jo, “This is great! I wonder who is sponsoring this.” When I found out who, and what their motives were, I was deeply disappointed.

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to worship:

When Mary of Bethany anointed Jesus' feet with oil, the whole house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. As we worship God today, may this whole church be filled with the fragrance of our prayers.

Invitation to confession:

Jesus, sometimes we fail to notice or appreciate beauty.

Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we resent the actions of others and are spiteful towards them.

Christ, have mercy.

SermonStudio

Gregory L. Tolle
For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but one that comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God based on faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own. (vv. 8b--12)
Schuyler Rhodes
There's nothing quite as wonderful as looking at an old car that's been restored to its former luster. A 1932 Ford Victoria Coupe, rumbling down the road brings a thrill. The rust has been cleaned off, the torn upholstery replaced, and missing windows have been installed. It is a work of art. It is also a work of love. Such restoration projects, as anyone involved in them can attest, are not for the weak of heart. Restoring a classic automobile requires painstaking attention to detail and the patience of Job.
Carlos Wilton
Theme For The Day
Worship is a blessed waste of time.

Old Testament Lesson
Isaiah 43:16-21
A New Thing
Donald Charles Lacy
In our spiritual voyages, surprises -- sometimes outlandishly -- come to us. We scratch our heads and wonder if what we are experiencing is fact or fiction. It may or may not be a time of inspiration. However, it may be one of instruction, as we view it in retrospect. You and I are to remember that every occurrence may very well be a teaching event.

David Kalas
In December of every year, the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City awards the coveted Heisman Trophy. Voted on by over 800 media members, the Heisman is awarded to the most outstanding college football player during that season. Past recipients have included such notables as Roger Staubach, Marcus Allen, and Barry Sanders. It is a great honor, and it represents the broad and non-partisan recognition of a player's outstanding season.
Julia Ross Strope
You shall pass judgment on yourself. That is the hardest thing of all ...
If you succeed in judging yourself, it is because you are truly wise.
(The king on a planet to the prince)
-- Saint Exupery, The Little Prince

Call To Worship
Leader: You're here! Winter seems displaced by the new growth of spring. This is the fifth Sunday in Lent -- with one more to come: Palm Sunday.

(Candles counting the Sundays in Lent can be lighted.)

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