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It may be now or never -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7, Luke 16:19-31 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - C
One of the most remarkable and thrilling insights into reality which the Bible provides is the up-fr

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The Immediate Word

Haunted by Haughtiness -- Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Luke 16:19-31, Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16, Amos 6:1a, 4-7, Psalm 146 -- Christopher Keating, Quantisha Mason-Doll, Thomas Willadsen, Mary Austin, George Reed, Dean Feldmeyer -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - C -- 2022
For September 25, 2022:

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Haunted by Haughtiness -- Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Luke 16:19-31, Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16, Amos 6:1a, 4-7, Psalm 146 -- Christopher Keating, Quantisha Mason-Doll, Thomas Willadsen, Mary Austin, George Reed, Dean Feldmeyer -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - C -- 2022
For September 25, 2022:

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The message of Amos 6... -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - C
The message of Amos 6 seems to bring the warning that God should not be taken for granted; a message
The Reverend Mr. Clark had... -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - C
The Reverend Mr.
It was a stunning defeat... -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - C
It was a stunning defeat! The citizens of the district had decided that enough was enough.
John was co-owner and... -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - C
John was co-owner and manager of our local department store.
The affluence of America has... -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
The affluence of America has to be unique in all of history.
Two businesspersons in the twenty... -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
Two businesspersons in the twenty-eight percent tax bracket went into the church sanctuary to pray.
Riches are the least worthy... -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
Riches are the least worthy gifts which God can give man, yet men toil for them day and night, an
Have you heard of the... -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
Have you heard of the National Council of Teachers of English Doublespeak award?
In 1977 Ronald J. Sider... -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
In 1977 Ronald J.
Most people do not come... -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
Most people do not come to church to be woed, but to be wowed. Beautiful
Amos, the Old Testament prophet... -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
Amos, the Old Testament prophet of social justice, still comes back to life occasionally.
There was a prudent country... -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - C
There was a prudent country pastor who maintained a notebook throughout his long ministry.
A certain farmer needed money... -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - C
A certain farmer needed money. He went to the bank and asked for a meeting with the banker.
While in prison for the... -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - C
While in prison for the final time, Dietrich Bonhoeffer reflected on those who are tragically "at ea
Amos was a layman. He... -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - C
Amos was a layman.

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Haunted by Haughtiness -- Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Luke 16:19-31, Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16, Amos 6:1a, 4-7, Psalm 146 -- Christopher Keating, Quantisha Mason-Doll, Thomas Willadsen, Mary Austin, George Reed, Dean Feldmeyer -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - C -- 2022
For September 25, 2022:

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Haunted by Haughtiness -- Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Luke 16:19-31, Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16, Amos 6:1a, 4-7, Psalm 146 -- Christopher Keating, Quantisha Mason-Doll, Thomas Willadsen, Mary Austin, George Reed, Dean Feldmeyer -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - C -- 2022
For September 25, 2022:

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How To Be Truly Wealthy -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - C
Our Sunday paper is so full of glossy magazine extras of various sorts, that it practically requires

Worship

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Haunted by Haughtiness -- Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Luke 16:19-31, Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16, Amos 6:1a, 4-7, Psalm 146 -- Christopher Keating, Quantisha Mason-Doll, Thomas Willadsen, Mary Austin, George Reed, Dean Feldmeyer -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - C -- 2022
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