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Concerning The Church -- Matthew 16:18 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
As Jesus continued his campaign, he spoke on various subjects.
God Changes Us And Uses Us -- Ruth 1:6-18, John 20:1-2, 11-18 -- John P. Rossing -- 1992
July 22Saint Mary Magdalene
The Black Squirrel -- George M. Bass -- 1992
Lake Nokomis is one of the lakes that lies within the city limits of Minneapolis.
The Burning Bush Within US -- Exodus 3:1-12 -- Justin W. Tull -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - A -- 1992
The flame is a part of our biblical heritage, from the burning bush, to pillars of fire, to the flam
Religion's Built-in Hazard -- Isaiah 58:3-9a -- Robert A. Beringer -- Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A -- 1992
A Japanese legend says a pious Buddhist monk died and went to heaven.
Led By The Shepherd -- John 10:1-10 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - A -- 1992
Decisions, decisions. Life is full of decisions.
Concerning The Unity Of Christians -- John 17:20-2 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
In the 17th chapter of the gospel of John we find what is known as the high priestly prayer of Jesus
Unity and Particularity: Our Confession Of Faith -- Romans 3:21-28 -- John P. Rossing -- 1992
June 25Presentation of the Augsburg Confession, 1530
Here Comes The Judge -- Mark 13:14-27 -- George M. Bass -- 1992
Some 450 years ago, Johann Horn wrote a hymn whose opening verse puts the second coming of Jesus Chr
STEP ONE - HONESTY -- Proverbs 23:29-35, Luke 8:26-39 -- John A. Terry -- 1992
This past summer I read an article that caused me to make a significant change from my usual practic
Blessed To Be A Blessing -- Genesis 12:1-9 -- Justin W. Tull -- Proper 4 | Ordinary Time 9 - A -- 1992
Abram was a remarkable man. Forget the fact that he was still able at age 99 to father children!
The Illusion Of Neutrality -- Deuteronomy 30:15-20 -- Robert A. Beringer -- Epiphany 6 | Ordinary Time 6 - A -- 1992
Charlie Moran, the old National League baseball umpire, always regarded himself and his decisions hi
Focus Your Faith -- John 14:1-12 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - A -- 1992
"There are so many religions in the world. Everybody believes in God his/her own way.
Concerning Prayer -- Luke 18:1 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
The area of Christian living where most people feel inadequate is prayer.
The Cappadocian Fathers -- Colossians 2:1-7 -- John P. Rossing -- 1992
June 14Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea, 379
Look Up - Jesus Is Born -- George M. Bass -- 1992
I remember from when I was a little boy, a conch shell that was in my grandparents' home; it was lar
STEP TEN - PERSEVERENCE -- Psalm 15:1-5, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 -- John A. Terry -- 1992
Step ten: "Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it." The 1
The Agonizing Provider -- Genesis 22:1-18 -- Justin W. Tull -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1992
Today we look again at Abraham.
Is Anybody There? -- Isaiah 49:8-13 -- Robert A. Beringer -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - A -- 1992
In 1976 when our nation was celebrating its bicentennial, there was a delightful musical produced ab
Good Works Will Not Save You! -- John 14:15-21 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - A -- 1992
Jesus was still in the middle of his farewell discourse to his disciples.
Concerning Forgiveness -- Matthew 6:12-14 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
John Wesley, the founder of the movement which became the Methodist church, hardly ever preached wit
Facts Complement Faith -- Psalm 8 -- John P. Rossing -- 1992
May 24Nicolaus Copernicus, Teacher, 1542
Birth Of The Herald -- Luke 1:5-24; 57-80 -- George M. Bass -- 1992
There is something totally contemporary and something eternal about this incident.
STEP ELEVEN - SPIRITUALITY -- Psalm 25:1-15, Matthew 26:36-46 -- John A. Terry -- 1992
This past week I had a new adventure. I did some plumbing work I had never done before.
Birthright Blues -- Genesis 25:19-34 -- Justin W. Tull -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - A -- 1992
Do you have the "birthright blues?" Jane does. Listen to her story.Jane:

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The Immediate Word

Thomas Willadsen
Dean Feldmeyer
Christopher Keating
Mary Austin
Katy Stenta
George Reed
For November 3, 2024:

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Frank Ramirez
But Ruth said, “Do not press me to leave you, to turn back from following you! Where you go, I will go; where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people and your God my God….” (vv. 1-16)
John E. Sumwalt
“Do your loved ones come to you in dreams?”

That was the question I asked in a Facebook post one day after I woke from a startling dream in which I saw my late brother Alan. He appeared in one of those vivid dreams that come just before waking. He looked like he always looked when we saw him at family gatherings, dressed in a familiar plaid shirt and faded blue jeans.

I was shocked at first.

And then Alan smiled, reached out, touched my arm, and said, “How are you John?”

Emphasis Preaching Journal

David Kalas
Young children are often fascinated by the effort to quantify love. As they become conceptually acquainted with the difference between a lot and a little, and as they are exposed to various units of measurement for size and volume and distance, they naturally begin to apply that mentality to all sorts of things, including the most important thing in life: love. They want to be able to measure it. Typically, they want to know how much their parents love them, and they want to try to give expression to how much they love their parents.
Frank Ramirez
Most ancient cosmologies began with some sort of primordial battle between the gods and chaos, and whatever victory was achieved was only temporary. Chaos was always ready to swoop back in. By contrast our biblical history, beginning in Genesis and ending with Revelation, show God triumphant without even a hint of a battle. Chaos is tamed because the Spirit of God moves over the face of the deeps. Revelation demonstrates God’s total control.
Bonnie Bates
Bill Thomas
Mark Ellingsen
Frank Ramirez
Ruth 1:1-18
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Frank Ramirez
Mark Ellingsen
Isaiah 25:6-9

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

Jesus told us to love God and to love our neighbours as ourselves. In our worship today, let us explore how to love God with every fibre of our being.


Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes we resent or despise or hate ourselves.
Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we fail to love others because we haven't learned how to love ourselves.
Christ, have mercy.

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Stephen P. McCutchan
Ruth 1:1-18
Where you go, I will go ... your people shall be my people and your God my God.
-- Ruth 1:16b

James Evans
Psalm 24 celebrates the orderly reign of God over creation. It presupposes a world that has not been disrupted by tragedy or displacement -- in other words, the world as it was before the exile of Israel in 587 B.C.

From the vision of an ordered universe, the psalmist takes us to the holy mountain for worship. He poses the question, "Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place?" (v. 3).

Carlos Wilton
Theme For The Day
In Jesus Christ, the kingdom of God is near at hand.

Old Testament Lesson
Ruth 1:1-18
Ruth And Naomi's Covenant

Patrick J. Rooney
It is one line. A few words cast upon a sea of words. One line that sums up all that this day is about and what it represents. One line upon which every human hope finds its fulfillment. One line in which we place our trust. One line that every man, woman, and child turns to when the losses of this life are more than they can bear. One line when the woman stands sobbing quietly beside the hospital bed of the man she has loved for more than sixty years. One line when the child, her face twisted in grief, stands at the graveside of her father killed in Iraq.
Thomas Peterson
Years ago I had the rare privilege of hearing a lecture in which the question was posed, "Did the angels actually sing to the shepherds on Jesus' birthnight?" Instead of tackling this directly and trying to prove an historical fact, the lecturer asked a secondary question, "Have angels quit singing?" Many testimonies give evidence they have not, he claimed. People still receive guidance from "voices" they call "my angel." People listen to heavenly harmony and find their lives set in peaceful channels. God's messengers travel the earth bringing his assurance and direction still today.
Zan W. Holmes
Jr.
The book of Ruth is one of the world's most beautiful stories of human solidarity in the face of trouble.

Apart from the book of Esther it is the only other book in the Bible to be named after a woman. Therefore it should not be a surprise that the major characters of the book are two women, Naomi and Ruth. A major theme of the book is their common struggle to survive in the midst of a hostile and troubled environment.
H. Alan Stewart
It is a known fact that most people like a party. However, strange as it might seem, most of the people don't want to be the center of attraction. Likewise, many adults, when presented with a thoughtful gift, often exclaim, "You shouldn't have!" Children, on the other hand, seem to enjoy the party whether it is theirs or someone else's party. Children relish the notion of celebration. They never say that they shouldn't have received a gift and they tear it open before they read the card!
Don M. Aycock
These words come as the "commands," "decrees," and "laws" which are given by God for his people. The hearers are told to listen, obey, and then teach them to others. The first hearers of these words were the ancient Hebrews of Israel. They had this word delivered to them as the supreme word by which to live.

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