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Mary had a severe stroke... -- Matthew 17:1-9 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 1999
Mary had a severe stroke. It left her unable to do even the simplest of tasks.
Magazines and newspapers regularly feature... -- Matthew 17:1-9 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 1999
Magazines and newspapers regularly feature prominent people and the fame and honor they have achieve
The Golden Arches are a... -- Matthew 17:1-9 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 1999
The Golden Arches are a part of our everyday lives.
The easy places, the high... -- Matthew 17:1-9 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 1996
The easy places, the high places in life: the grand wedding reception, the big graduation party, the
We've all had them, those... -- Matthew 17:1-9 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 1996
We've all had them, those high times when we've felt on top of the world, really happy, confident th
We enjoy escapes just like... -- Matthew 17:1-9 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 1996
We enjoy escapes just like the disciples did because we feel unable to deal with life.
Charles Schulz of I... -- 2 Peter 1:16-21 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 1996
Charles Schulz of Peanuts fame and I began our ministry about
The text Martin had just... -- 2 Peter 1:16-21 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 1996
The text Martin had just read turned his thoughts to a television commercial he used to see for a pa
Living in the mountains gives... -- 2 Peter 1:16-21 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 1996
Living in the mountains gives one an opportunity to witness some beautiful sights.
Many times a myth is... -- 2 Peter 1:16-21 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 1996
Many times a myth is perpetuated as reality.
We all look for a... -- Matthew 17:1-9 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 1996
We all look for a forecast that we can trust.
The experience of three disciples... -- 2 Peter 1:16-21 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A
The experience of three disciples who saw Jesus changed on the mountaintop raises the age-old questi
Jesus' clothes became dazzling white... -- Matthew 17:1-9 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A
Jesus' clothes became dazzling white.
What makes one investment wise... -- 2 Peter 1:16-21 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A
What makes one investment wise and another foolish?
We are known by our... -- 2 Peter 1:16-21 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A
We are known by our fruits.
The experience of three disciples... -- 2 Peter 1:16-21 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A
The experience of three disciples who saw Jesus changed on the mountaintop raises the age-old questi
Never underestimate what God can... -- Matthew 17:1-9 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A
Never underestimate what God can do. God can bring about profound changes.
Rob's biggest birthday surprise occurred... -- Matthew 17:1-9 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A
Rob's biggest birthday surprise occurred on his fortieth birthday.
Russell (Rusty) Schweickart was an... -- Matthew 17:1-9 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A
Russell ("Rusty") Schweickart was an astronaut who flew the lunar module for the Apollo 9 mission.
The sight of the devouring... -- Exodus 24:12-18 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A
The sight of the devouring fire must have been very impressive to those standing at the foot of Moun
Novelist Annie Dillard reflects on... -- Exodus 24:12-18 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A
Novelist Annie Dillard reflects on the meaning of experiences that reveal God's presence and power:
Many Christian writers often write... -- Exodus 24:12-18 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A
Many Christian writers often write of times of dryness in their walk with God.
This is a true story... -- Exodus 24:12-18 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A
This is a true story.
The theme song of the... -- 2 Peter 1:16-21 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A
The theme song of the Disney film Pocohantas is a song called "Colors Of The Wind." The song

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If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile, and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have died in Christ have perished. If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. (vv. 17-20)

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Object: A mirror. Ideally, find a large mirror like you would put on the back of a door to use when dressing. Any mirror will do, but a large one that everyone can see easily will be more fun.

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Janice B. Scott
Prayers usually include these concerns and may follow this sequence:

The Church of Christ Creation, human society, the Sovereign and those in authority The local community Those who suffer The communion of saints

These responses may be used:


Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

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If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have died in Christ have perished. If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. (vv. 17-19)

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The writer of Psalm 1 has created a timeless image of human existence as a tree. The image of a tree allows the poet to proclaim in graphic terms the effects of having, and not having, a viable relationship with God. The tree, as a durable life form, symbolizes well the significance and importance of seeking and living a faithful life.

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One of my all-time favorite television programs was M*A*S*H. In the early episodes, Frank Burns and Hot Lips Houlihan were an item. Often they were pitted against Trapper John and Hawkeye. In one such episode, Frank and Hot Lips had been trying to "do-in" Hawkeye but had failed. Hawkeye now had the upper hand, and Radar said, "Why don't you do to them what they were trying to do to you?" Hawkeye said, "Look at them! They're each just one-half of a person and when they come together, they barely make a whole person. They have enough troubles of their own."

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