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Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 | Pentecost 13

Devotional

Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
Romans 12:1-8
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
Psalm 124
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
Exodus 1:8--2:10
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A

Drama

Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Robert F. Crowley
Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Scenes : 57 Vignettes For Cycle A

Preaching

Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Elizabeth Achtemeier
Exodus 1:8--2:10, Isaiah 51:1-6
excerpted from Preaching and Reading the Old Testament Lessons: With an Eye to the New
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Jerry L. Schmalenberger
Exodus 1:8--2:10, Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook: Series VII, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Carlos Wilton
Exodus 1:8--2:10, Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook: Series VIII, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
James Evans
Stan Purdum
Carlos Wilton
Psalm 124
excerpted from Hear My Voice: Preaching The Lectionary Psalms for Cycles A, B, C
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Mariann Edgar Budde
Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Gathering Up the Fragments: Preaching As Spiritual Practice
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
E. Carver Mcgriff
Exodus 1:8--2:10, Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series VI, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
John R. Brokhoff
Exodus 1:8--2:10, Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series IV
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
George M. Bass
Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 11:33-36, Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series III, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Russell F. Anderson
Exodus 1:8--2:10, Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series V, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Derl G. Keefer
C. Neil Strait
excerpted from THE WESLEYAN PREACHING ANNUAL 2001--2002 :
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
John R. Brokhoff
Exodus 1:8--2:10, Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Cycle A, THIRD EDITION

Sermon

Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Wayne Brouwer
Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Sermons On The Gospel Readings : Series II, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Larry Lange
Romans 12:1-8
excerpted from Sermons On The Second Readings : Series II, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
David Kalas
Exodus 1:8--2:10
excerpted from Sermons On The First Readings : Series II, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Richard E. Gribble, CSC
Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from We Walk By Faith : Gospel Sermons For Sundays After Pentecost (Middle Third)
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Tempe Fussell
Curtis Fussell
Exodus 1:8--2:10
excerpted from The Divine Salvage : First Lesson Sermons For Sundays After Pentecost (Middle Third)
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Walter L. Kimbrough
Exodus 17:1-7
excerpted from NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE : Sermons For Pentecost (Middle Third)
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
William J. Carl, III
Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Church People Beware! :
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Douglas B. Bailey
Exodus 1:8--2:10
excerpted from LIVING ON ONE DAY'S RATIONS : First Lesson Sermons For Sundays After Pentecost
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Marilyn Saure Breckenridge
Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Questions Of Faith : Gospel Sermons For Sundays After Pentecost
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Tom M. Garrison
Romans 12:1-8
excerpted from A Call To Love : Second Lesson Sermons For Sundays After Pentecost
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Arley K. Fadness
Exodus 1:8--2:10
excerpted from Sermons On The First Readings : Series I, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Stan Purdum
Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from SERMONS ON THE GOSPEL READINGS : Series I, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Jeff Wedge
Romans 12:1-8
excerpted from Sermons On The Second Reading : Series I, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Barbara Brokhoff
Exodus 17:1-7
excerpted from Trouble on the Mountain : Sermons For The Middle Third Of The Pentecost Season

Stories

Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
David E. Leininger
Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit: Series VI, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Timothy J. Smith
Romans 12:1-8
excerpted from Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit : Series II Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Constance Berg
Romans 12:1-8
excerpted from LECTIONARY TALES FOR THE PULPIT : Series III, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Gregory L. Tolle
Romans 12:1-8
excerpted from Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit : Series IV, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Sandra Herrmann
John E. Sumwalt
Psalm 124
excerpted from Shining Moments : Visions Of The Holy In Ordinary Lives

Worship

Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Thom M. Shuman
Exodus 1:8--2:10, Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids, Cradled in God's Heart: Series VIII, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Amy C. Schifrin
Martha Shonkwiler
Matthew 16:13-20, Isaiah 51:1-6, Romans 12:1-8, Psalm 138
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Workbook: Series III, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
Exodus 1:8--2:10
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
Romans 12:1-8
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
Psalm 124
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Wayne H. Keller
Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Workbook: Series II, Cycle A Gospel Texts
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
B. David Hostetter
Exodus 1:8--2:10, Psalm 124, Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS : Series III, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Dallas A. Brauninger
Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from In the Beginning Was the Word: Scriptures For The Lectionary Speaking Choir, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Norman A. Beck
Psalm 95, Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 11:33-36, Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Scripture Notes : For use with Common, Lutheran and Roman Catholic Lectionaries
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Paul A. Laughlin
Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 11:33-36, Psalm 95, Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS : Series II
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Heth H. Corl
Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 11:33-36
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS :
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Beverly S. Bailey
Exodus 1:8--2:10, Psalm 124, Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Workbook: Series IV, Cycle A
Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Frank Ramirez
Exodus 1:8--2:10, Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS : Series VII, Cycle A

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Emphasis Preaching Journal

Sandra Herrmann
This is one of those weeks where all three of the scripture readings weave intricately together. Taken as a whole, there is a clear theme: the grace of God is for us. We have no need to impress God. We can do nothing to earn the gift of God. God simply reaches down, into the hearts of those who struggle to keep pace with God and God’s plans for us, and lifts us up, fills us with joy, sustains us when we are afraid. Which is a good deal of the time.
David Kalas
I was an Arminian in a Calvinist seminary. It was not a hostile relationship, and I was not in constant arguments. From time to time the underlying difference in outlook would percolate to the surface of some conversations, and I usually found the resulting dialogue most fruitful.

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Bushman was busy grooming his bushy, luxuriant tail. His tail was his best feature, and the envy of all the other squirrels. But Bushman wished he was good at something else too. His friend Cobbler was the best collector of nuts the squirrels had ever seen, and his other friend Tricky had a brilliant brain and could always work out the best way of reaching those nuts which always seemed to remain tantalisingly out of range.

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Contents
"The Prisoner" by Keith Hewitt
"Heavenly Talkback" by Frank Ramirez


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The Prisoner
by Keith Hewitt
Genesis 45:1-15

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Elizabeth Achtemeier
In Sunday schools and Bible studies, the Joseph stories are frequently used as moral lessons, and Joseph is often held up as a moral example. As Joseph learned humility, goes the teaching, so should we. As Joseph forgave his brothers, so should we.
Schuyler Rhodes
"How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!" The words that open this powerful psalm are nearly universal in their ability to inspire. However, the dream somehow seems to rarely find itself materialized in our common life. Our nation is polarized to the point of being paralyzed. Our churches are at war among themselves, striking out at one another in internecine struggle. And globally, we are descending into a frenzy of greed and intolerance.

Where, one has to ask, is this unity?
Richard E. Gribble, CSC
The United States has historically been called a "melting pot" society where peoples from all lands, ethnicities, creeds, and religions have been "melted" or assimilated into one people. While the words of Emma Lazarus' famous poem etched into the base of the Statue of Liberty in New York, "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore," have been the solace of many immigrants, the unfortunate yet more accurate picture of American history has been one of intolerance.
Tempe Fussell
Curtis Fussell
This is it. The moment we've all been waiting for. The moment when all the people who thought you'd never amount to anything watch you come out on the stage. The spotlight hits you. The audience stands and the entire hall reverberates with their applause. This is that moment when a man dressed in the finery of the Egyptian court makes himself known to his impoverished brothers. "It's me, Joseph! It's me! Remember me? The brother you threw into a pit? Don't you remember me, Judah? You suggested that you could get some money by selling me into slavery."
Stan Purdum
In the Gospel of Mark, the woman in our story is called a "Syrophoenician." Matthew, however, calls her a "Canaanite." That's easier to say than "Syrophoenician" but there's something more important going on with that change. The Canaanites are not just Gentiles but enemies. They are the people who were to be driven out of the promised land by the Israelites and who fought against God's covenant people. There could be peace with other people of the Near East, but not with the nations of Canaan.
Wayne H. Keller
Remembering Whose We Are

Invitation to the Celebration

I invite us to celebrate the Presence and Power of the Living God, who is revealed as Father/Mother -- Creator, as Son/Child -- Redeemer, as Fire/Wind --ÊEmpowerer. We hear and experience and know of God in many ways. Throughout this worship, you will have many opportunities to hear, experience, know of God in those ways. You are invited to respond at any time.
P: The world which God loves needs a sense of community and family.
Beverly S. Bailey
Hymns
O Christ, The Healer, We Have Come (NCH175, CBH379, UM265, PH380)
Now Thank We All Our God (NCH419, CBH86, UM102, PH555)
How Good A Thing It Is (CBH310)
Behold The Goodness Of Our Lord (PH241)
All People That On Earth Do Dwell (LBW245, NCH7, PH220, 221, UM75, CBH42)
Help Us Accept Each Other (NCH388, PH358, UM560)
Where Charity And Love Prevail (LBW126, NCH396, UM549, CBH305)
In Christ There Is No East Or West (LBW359, NCH394, 395, PH439, 440, UM548, CBH306)

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She [the Canaanite woman] said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table." (Matthew 15:27)

Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you like bread? (let them answer) Do you have a favorite kind of bread? (let them answer) My favorite kind of bread is French bread. I really like it when it is warm and I can eat it with good olive oil. Have you ever had that kind of bread? (let them answer)
Leah Thompson
For God has imprisoned all in disobedience so that he may be merciful to all. (v. 32)

Good morning, boys and girls! How are you this morning? (allow answers) Today we are going to talk about forgiveness. Who can tell me what forgiveness is? (allow answers) When we forgive someone, we decide not to be angry at them for something they have done.
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