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Verse 34 of the reading... -- Jeremiah 31:31-34 -- Reformation Sunday - A
Verse 34 of the reading suggests a time will come when the people of Israel will no longer have to t
When an individual can relate... -- Jeremiah 31:31-34 -- Reformation Sunday - A
When an individual can relate freely to God, he can, also, lend strength to the whole concept of hum
It was a gorgeous autumn... -- Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 -- Reformation Sunday - A
It was a gorgeous autumn morning -- warm and brilliant -- as I stepped out of the rectory on my way
Merle Allison Johnson's provocative book... -- Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 -- Reformation Sunday - A
Merle Allison Johnson's provocative book, Religious Roulette (and Other Dangerous Games Christian
When Jesus stood up in... -- Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 -- Reformation Sunday - A
When Jesus stood up in his hometown synagogue and told the folks he had come "to announce good news
Paul dead is still Paul... -- 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 -- Reformation Sunday - A
Paul dead is still Paul, but Paul forsaking his faith to gain a bit more time on earth is a Paul dis
Paul was nearing his rendezvous... -- 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 -- Reformation Sunday - A
Paul was nearing his rendezvous with death when he wrote 2 Timothy.
Our text expresses the central... -- Romans 3:19-28 -- Reformation Sunday - A
Our text expresses the central lesson of Paul's spiritual experience.
In a nearby city there... -- Romans 3:19-28 -- Reformation Sunday - A
In a nearby city there is a cable television truck that I see often, with a large sign clearly paint
On May 25, 1986, Hands... -- Romans 3:19-28 -- Reformation Sunday - A
On May 25, 1986, Hands Across America really happened.
Generally speaking, there are two... -- Romans 3:19-28 -- Reformation Sunday - A
Generally speaking, there are two kinds of Christian folks: those who live be the letter of the law,
At a center for the... -- Luke 18:9-14 -- Reformation Sunday - A
At a center for the treatment of alcoholism in Norton, Kansas, there is a swimming pool with a sign
The great American businessman, Samuel... -- Luke 18:9-14 -- Reformation Sunday - A
The great American businessman, Samuel Colgate, told of an interesting thing which happened in a chu
Today's parable of the Pharisee... -- Luke 18:9-14 -- Reformation Sunday - A
Today's parable of the Pharisee and publican tells the familiar story of pride and humility in the t
External bondage is one thing... -- John 8:31-35 -- Reformation Sunday - A
External bondage is one thing. Internal bondage is quite another.
On Reformation Sunday we read... -- John 8:31-36 -- Reformation Sunday - A
On Reformation Sunday we read the familiar words of Jesus, "...
A young mother sitting next... -- John 8:31-36 -- Reformation Sunday - A
A young mother sitting next to me at one of our dinners said, "I don't really think that Jack belong
In ancient times, people were... -- John 8:31-36 -- Reformation Sunday - A
In ancient times, people were of the mind that the earth was square.
Have you ever considered why... -- Zephaniah 3:1-9 -- Reformation Sunday - A
Have you ever considered why taverns are dark? Some claim it is for atmosphere.
In this scathing judgment against... -- Zephaniah 3:1-9 -- Reformation Sunday - A
In this scathing judgment against Jerusalem and God's people, one of the things which was needed was

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The outhouse on the farm where I grew up was beside the ash pile, at the end of a well-worn path, under a boxelder tree about fifty yards from the back door of the house. It was a two-seater – cold in winter, smelly and hot in summer. There was always a Sears and Roebuck catalogue on the floor in the corner, which served as both reading and wiping material.

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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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Schuyler Rhodes
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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There is a candy shop in the city of Keystone, South Dakota, just a few hundred yards down the mountain from that infamous Mount Rushmore monument. I can't tell you the name of that candy store, but I can certainly recall the sign on the counter that stands at just about eyeball-level for the average seven-year-old. The sign says this: "If Mom says, 'No,' ask Grandma!"

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