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Harold and Nancy were brother... -- Colossians 1:15-20 -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C -- 1995
Harold and Nancy were brother and sister. They had been close as children.
Christ's earthly ministry was extremely... -- Colossians 1:15-20 -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C -- 1995
Christ's earthly ministry was extremely short but its influence has not only endured, it also contin
Grandmother was a woman of... -- Colossians 1:15-20 -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C -- 1995
Grandmother was a woman of great wisdom. Her own children often sought her counsel and advice.
Many years ago my adolescent... -- Colossians 1:15-20 -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C -- 1995
Many years ago my adolescent daughter came home from summer Bible camp with a beautifully-colored, h
When Abraham Lincoln was brought... -- Colossians 1:15-20 -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C
When Abraham Lincoln was brought the Emancipation Proclamation to sign, he started several times to
The images which change, destroy... -- Colossians 1:15-20 -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C
The images which change, destroy, transform or enhance our lives are often operative at the subconsc
Our culture is, too often... -- Colossians 1:15-20 -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C
Our culture is, too often, like the old Dutch fable of the spider who let itself down from the topmo
Why is it so rare... -- Colossians 1:15-20 -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - A
Why is it so rare to see a man who can stand on his own feet?
It was not until I... -- Colossians 1:15-20 -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - A
"It was not until I came to faith in Christ that my life made sense," the young man confessed.
Once upon a time there... -- Colossians 1:15-20 -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - A
Once upon a time there was a great king known and loved by all his people.
This text is a statement... -- Colossians 1:15-20 -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C
This text is a statement of the essential unity of all creation.
On the tenth anniversary commemorating... -- Colossians 1:15-20 -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C
On the tenth anniversary commemorating the ending of the Vietnam War, Dan Rather -- on the CBS eveni
Phoenix, Arizona, is a beautiful... -- Colossians 1:15-20 -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C
Phoenix, Arizona, is a beautiful, sprawling sun-drenched city.
The Christian education professor was... -- Colossians 1:15-20 -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C
The Christian education professor was focusing on early childhood learning and the concept of God.

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The Reconciliation That Leads To Peace -- Colossians 1:15-20 -- 2006
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.

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The First Commandment: Eyes On Jesus -- Deuteronomy 11:26-32, Colossians 1:15-20 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The First Commandment
The Second Article: Begotten Of The Father From Eternity -- Psalm 100, Colossians 1:15-20 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Second Article

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Jesus The Christ -- Colossians 1:15-20 -- Janice B. Scott -- Epiphany 8 | Ordinary Time 8 - B
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In each of these scriptures it is up to recognize who is the star of the show. We might be surprised. David thinks he is honoring God by building a temple, but isn’t he really honoring himself as the typical conqueror who builds temples to the gods as a testimony to his accomplishments as a ruler?

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Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord... So I will attend to you for your evil doings... Then I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the lands... I will raise up shepherds over them... and they shall not fear any longer, or be dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the Lord. (vv. 1-5)

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Let us join together to use this time for rest and relaxation within the preence of our Lord.

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Jesus, sometimes we are lazy and don't do what you want us to do.
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Christ, have mercy.

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It is through Jesus, the Good Shepherd, that we become part of his flock.

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Four years ago this week, I was walking through an African village in Namibia with my friend, Solveig Kjeseth. We stopped to look at a strange tower formed out of earth. It was about five feet high, crooked in shape, wide at the bottom and coming to a point at the top. I thought it looked like the top of a giant, rumpled witch's hat, only it was gray instead of black. Solveig informed me, much to my surprise, that it was an anthill. I was even more surprised when we came across many more, some of which towered over my head. They were huge!
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On this last Sunday of the Church Year (we call it Christ the King Sunday) our attention is directed to the reign of Christ -- to his glorious reign which has already begun with the resurrection on Easter. It is a Sunday to think about salvation, because where Christ reigns salvation is effected. These themes are especially evident in our First Lesson.
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Through Christ, God has solved the problem of conflict between races.

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