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Each From Their Own Place -- Luke 13:22-30 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - C
Parents or Teachers: The lesson today is about people coming from the

Commentary

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Preparing for the fulfillment -- Isaiah 28:14-22, Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-29, Luke 13:22-30 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - C
If death is a closing of the eyes to the segment of life we play out this side of eternity, then lik
Hearers of the Terrible Words -- Isaiah 66:18-23, Hebrews 12:18-24, Luke 13:22-30 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
If one is not careful, she can so focus attention on the terrible judgmental words of the selections
When the predictions become reality -- Isaiah 66:16-23, Hebrews 12:18-24, Luke 13:22-30 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - C
Most of the time, I think the predictions of the Bible, especially those related to the coming of th
The True and the False -- Jeremiah 28:1-9, Luke 13:22-30, Hebrews 12:18-29 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Much of the guidance given in Scripture has to do with enabling us to distinguish the true from the

Children's sermon

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From all directions -- Luke 13:22-30 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - C
Good morning, boys and girls. I brought something called a compass with

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Charley Becomes Happy -- Luke 13:22-30 -- Wesley T. Runk
Object: a folding chair

Drama

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Super Christian III -- Luke 13:22-30 -- Robert F. Crowley -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - C -- 1997
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An ancient legend tells about... -- Luke 13:22-30 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - C -- 1995
An ancient legend tells about the origin of humanity.
A group of clergy gathered... -- Luke 13:22-30 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - C -- 1995
A group of clergy gathered monthly for a meeting and lunch.
An ancient legend tells about... -- Luke 13:22-30 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - C
An ancient legend tells about the origin of humanity.
George was a relatively new... -- Luke 13:22-30 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - C
George was a relatively new member of the church.
Enter by the narrow door... -- Luke 13:22-30 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Enter by the narrow door in this age of accessibility!
E. L. Doctorow has given... -- Luke 13:22-30 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
E. L. Doctorow has given us a strikingly new kind of American novel in Ragtime.
In one of Flannery O'Connor's... -- Luke 13:22-30 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
In one of Flannery O'Connor's finest stories, "Revelation," the central character is Mrs.
I wish I could show... -- Luke 13:22-30 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
I wish I could show you a picture that hangs in my study.
Several years ago the people... -- Luke 13:22-30 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Several years ago the people who lived in a certain area along the Golf Coast of the U.S.A., were wa
One of the most famous... -- Luke 13:22-30 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
One of the most famous narrow gauge railroads in America runs from Durango to Silverton in southwest
Being invited to the high... -- Luke 13:22-30 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Being invited to the high school prom was a big deal in my day.

Prayer

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The exclusivity of God's inclusive reign -- Luke 13:22-30 -- Dennis Koch -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - C -- 1994
Gospel Theme:The exclusivity of God's inclusive reignGospel Note:
PROPER 16 -- Jeremiah 28:1-9, Psalm 84, Hebrews 12:18-29, Luke 13:22-30 -- B. David Hostetter -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - C -- 1985
CALL TO WORSHIP(Responsively)Come,everyone.COME TO BOW DOWN BEFORE GOD,

Preaching

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Proper 16 -- Jeremiah 28:1-9, Hebrews 12:18-29, Luke 13:22-30 -- George M. Bass -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - C -- 1991
The Church Year Theological Clue
Proper 16 -- Jeremiah 28:1-9, Hebrews 12:18-29, Luke 13:22-30 -- George M. Bass -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - C -- 1991
The Church Year Theological Clue
Proper 16 -- Jeremiah 28:1-9, Hebrews 12:18-29, Luke 13:22-30 -- Perry H. Biddle, Jr. -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - C -- 1988
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Two Doors; One Choice -- Luke 13:22-30 -- W. Robert Mcclelland -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - C -- 1991
In The Lady And The Tiger, Frank Stockton sets before the reader the dilemma of a gladiator who face
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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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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.

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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.

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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)
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Worship is a blessed waste of time.

Old Testament Lesson
Isaiah 43:16-21
A New Thing
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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.

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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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