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When The Minister Is A Mother -- Henry G. Brinton -- 2005
On a break from seminary in 1984, I earned a few bucks by preaching a sermon at my home church in Bo
Abraham And Moses Run For President -- Henry G. Brinton -- 2005
George W. Bush is Abraham. Bill Clinton is Moses.
Separation Is For The Church, Not The State -- Henry G. Brinton -- 2005
The Senate chaplain opens every workday of the U.S. Senate with a prayer.
Finding Room In God's House -- Henry G. Brinton -- 2005
"My oldest daughter was married from that church; my husband was buried from that church." The voice
Lessons In Virtue That Books Can't Teach -- Henry G. Brinton -- 2005
There's no question, virtue is a hot topic these days.
The People And The Pope -- Henry G. Brinton -- 2005
It's October 1995.
Clarity Versus Charity -- Henry G. Brinton -- 2005
As a parish pastor, I often find myself acting as a sort of go-between.
The Young Have Faith In Action -- Henry G. Brinton -- 2005
Everywhere you look, people are focusing on faith and searching for meaning in life.
Prohibitions And Invitations In The First Commandment -- Exodus 20:1-2 -- Ron Lavin -- 2005
The oldest problem in the world is idolatry. Idolatry is older than adultery.
Prohibitions And Invitations In The Tenth Commandment -- Exodus 20:17b -- Ron Lavin -- 2005
Some time ago I was preaching a sermon on covetousness, referencing the Tenth Commandment.
Prohibitions And Invitations In The Eleventh Commandment -- Mark 12:28-34a -- Ron Lavin -- 2005
The most important Commandment of all is to love God more than anything else and love our neighbors
Life Begins At Forty -- Acts 7:30-34 (NRSV) -- Ron Lavin -- 2005
The context for God giving the Ten Commandments to the Hebrews is their forty year journey in
Prohibitions And Invitations In The Second Commandment -- Exodus 20:7 -- Ron Lavin -- 2005
If you are a Christian, you were baptized "In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit."
Prohibitions And Invitations In The Third Commandment -- Exodus 20:8 -- Ron Lavin -- 2005
"What's so special about your Sabbath day?" a young man asked his girlfriend.
From Leave-taking To Homecoming -- Andre Papineau -- 2004
Objective:*To have the members establish a connection with the turning points in their lives,
From Seeing Ourselves In Others' Eyes To Seeing Ourselves In God's Eyes -- Andre Papineau -- 2004
Objective:
From Who's Out To Who's In -- Andre Papineau -- 2004
Objective:
From Being Helpless To Healing -- Andre Papineau -- 2004
Objective:
From A Center Destroyed To A Center Renewed -- Andre Papineau -- 2004
Objective: To understand how we might gain a deeper appreciation of the function of the shado
From God Manageable To Godawful -- Andre Papineau -- 2004
Objective:
From Losing The Way To Finding The Way -- Andre Papineau -- 2004
Objective:*To recognize disillusionment in our lives is not only inevitable but also potentia
From Well Water To Living Water -- Andre Papineau -- 2004
Objective:
Andrew: A Second-String Outfielder -- John 1:40-42; 6:8-9; 12:20-22 -- 2004
In the spring of the year, baseball begins to dominate the sports headlines.
James And John: The Desire To Win -- Matthew 20:20-28 -- 2004
A sports announcer was telling about the former coach of Ohio State, Woody Hayes, trying to recruit
Judas: When Others Betray You -- Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50 -- 2004
In history there is a long list of people who have betrayed their family, their friends, or their co

African-American History

Bible Study

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Blowing Away The Clouds Of Depression -- Psalm 42 -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2008
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
Jesus: The Preacher -- Luke 4:18-19 -- Bill Thomas -- 2008
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor.
The Good Now Days! -- Psalm 46, Matthew 28:16-20 -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2008
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. -- Psalm 46:1
Jesus: The Miracle Worker -- John 11:40 -- Bill Thomas -- 2008
Jesus said to her, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?"
Jesus: The Outraged -- Mark 11:15-17 -- Bill Thomas -- 2008
Then they came to Jerusalem.
No More Stingy Hosannas -- Psalm 107 -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2008
O give thanks to the Lord for he is good; for his steadfast love endures for ever!
Jesus: The Servant Of All -- John 13:14-17 -- Bill Thomas -- 2008
So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.
Forward, Retreat! -- Psalm 120 -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2008
In my distress, I cry to the Lord, that he may answer me: "Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips, f
Jesus: The Sacrificed -- John 19:16-18 -- Bill Thomas -- 2008
Then he handed him over to them to be crucified.
How To Heal With Humor -- Psalm 126 -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2008
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
Jesus: The Savior -- John 20:17-18 -- Bill Thomas -- 2008
Jesus said to her, "Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father.
The Mattress Gospel -- Psalm 127 -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2008
It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for h
Getting Away From It All To Get Back To It All -- Psalms 120-134 -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2008
Lift up your hands to the holy place, and bless the Lord! -- Psalm 134:2
Let’s Get Down To Basics -- John W. Clarke -- 2008
Hope has the potential of making all of us stronger and better focused.
Hope: How Is It Lived -- How Is It Visible? -- John W. Clarke -- 2008
For most people, the real impact of hope becomes visible when life decides to throw us a set of circ
Hope: An Expectation Of Something Yet To Be -- John W. Clarke -- 2008
Hope, as it has been pointed out, is in many ways the expectation that there is something yet to hap
Hope That Is Radical -- John W. Clarke -- 2008
When a Christian is asked, "Is hope real?" the answer should be apparent, but is it?
Our Hope Is A Forever Thing! -- John W. Clarke -- 2008
A little girl lived near a cemetery and often had to walk through it after dark.
Hope And The Power Of God's Presence -- John W. Clarke -- 2008
We must all come to terms with the reality that we can never understand the meaning of hope if that
Hopeful Understanding -- John W. Clarke -- 2008
Every time our human will trumps our need to discover God's will, we are in trouble.
Hope: Jesus -- And God's Loving Concern -- John W. Clarke -- 2008
We have established that hope goes hand in hand with a sense of knowing oneself.
Living Between Now And Not Yet -- John W. Clarke -- 2008
Even in his own land and among his own people, he was not accepted.
Preserving The Hope-Filled Life -- John W. Clarke -- 2008
For I can do everything with the hope of Christ who gives me the strength I need.
Can He Still Forgive? -- Mark 2:1-12 -- Bill Thomas -- 2008
When he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home.
How Can I Handle The Stress Of Living? -- Mark 6:30-44 -- Bill Thomas -- 2008
The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught.

Biblical Studies

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Adam And Eve, The First People -- Peter C. Garrison
Eve envies God's wisdom. Adam doesn't take God's word of
Balaam, The Donkey And The Angel -- Peter C. Garrison
At first glance, Balaam, the donkey and the angel don't have a
King Ahaz, Idolater -- Peter C. Garrison
King Ahaz has a real problem: he's worshiped about everything
Pontius Pilate, Pragmatic -- Peter C. Garrison
Pontius Pilate's problem is that he is so practical, so cold-
Judas, The Obscure -- Peter C. Garrison
Judas' problem is that he doesn't have any excuse for the
Ananias And Sapphira, Liars -- Peter C. Garrison
Ananias and Sapphira's problem isn't so much that they had

Biblical Study

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Those Who Wait (December) -- Judy Gattis Smith -- 1977
Order of ServiceVoices of Waiting from Congregation
Our Need to Give (January) -- Judy Gattis Smith -- 1977
Order of ServiceGathering to WorshipOpening Remarks
A Liturgy of Games(February) -- Judy Gattis Smith -- 1977
Order of ServiceOpening RemarksScriptureMirror GameTrust Walk
Pax Cakes and Parades (March) -- Judy Gattis Smith -- 1977
Order of ServiceBreakfast of Pax CakesForgiveness of All Quarrels
Why Are You Frightened? (April) -- Judy Gattis Smith -- 1977
Order of ServiceGathering to rYorshipOpening RemarksSong: "Kum Ba Yah"
Hooray for May (May) -- Judy Gattis Smith -- 1977
Order of Service
DECORATIONS -- Larry Eisenberg -- 1974
1. Hanging of the Greens. (see special service)
NEW YEAR'S EVE -- Larry Eisenberg -- 1974
Many youth groups make a big evening of New Year's Eve.
Earth Day and Arbor Day -- Larry Eisenberg -- 1974
Arbor Day, which began in Nebraska in 1872, is celebrated on the last Friday in April, by Presidenti
Lent and Easter -- Larry Eisenberg -- 1974
Lent is the fourty days exclusive of Sundays before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday.
Youth Sunday and/or Youth installation Day -- Larry Eisenberg -- 1974
This is to suggest that both might be done at the same time.
Halloween -- Larry Eisenberg -- 1974
Beside Halloween parties, one of the greatest things a youth group can do is to cooperate with UNICE

Children's Resources

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Jesus On The Cross -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorCenturionSoldierJesus
A Kind Hand -- Romans 15:2 -- Lily Erlic -- 2005
Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
Jesus And Mary Magdalene In The Garden -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorMary MagdalenePeterJohn
When Moses Was A Baby -- Exodus 2:3-10 -- Lily Erlic -- 2005
When Moses was a baby,(rock arms back and forth)
The Bluebird's Song -- Ecclesiastes 10:20 -- Lily Erlic -- 2005
The bluebird, Flies across the sky,I am watching from my window
Jesus On The Road To Emmaus -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorJesusCleopas
The Lord Gives Me Strength -- Philippians 4:13 -- Lily Erlic -- 2005
Tom: I can't play basketball like the other kids. I wish I could play well.
Jesus And Doubting Thomas -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorThomasPeterJohn
Jesus And The Shepherds Of Bethlehem -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorLukeMary
Jesus By The Sea Of Galilee -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorPeterJohnJesus
Jesus Preaches In Nazareth -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorMan 2Man 1Woman
Jesus And John The Baptist -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorWomanJohnRabbi
Jesus And The Ten Lepers -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorMan 1Man 2Man 3
Jesus Ascends To Heaven -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorPeterJohnAndrew
Jesus And Simon The Pharisee -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorWifeSimonWoman
Jesus And The Devil -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorJesusDevil
Jesus' Parable Of The Prodigal Son -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorPhariseeJesusProdigal Son
Jesus Calls Peter -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorJesusPeterAndrew
Jesus And Mary And Martha -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorJesusMarthaMary
Jesus' Parable Of The Four Soils -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorJesusPeterSoil 1
Jesus And Zacchaeus -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorMan 1Man 2Man 3
Jesus Heals A Woman In The Crowd -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorPeterWoman 1Woman 2
Jesus And Nicodemus -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorNicodemusJesus
Jesus Heals The Daughter Of Jairus -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorJairusJesusPeter
Jesus And The Woman At The Well -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorJesusDiscipleWoman

Children's sermon

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All Things Work Together For Good -- Romans 8:28a -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture Reference
The Power Of The Tongue -- Proverbs 18:21 -- Joy Gee -- 2007
Scripture: Proverbs 18:21
Beauty That's All In The Family -- Romans 10:15b -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture Reference
Change For Better Or For Worse -- 1 Corinthians 15:33 -- Joy Gee -- 2007
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33
Can I Give Enough? -- Mark 12:41-44 -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture Reference
Looking To Jesus -- Acts 3:1-8 -- Joy Gee -- 2007
Scripture: Acts 3:1-8; Romans 1:20
David And The Giant -- 1 Samuel 17:37a -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture References
Praise Joyfully -- Psalm 98:4 -- Joy Gee -- 2007
Scripture: Psalm 98:4
Does God Have Fun? -- Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4 -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture Reference
The Eye Of Faith -- Hebrews 11:1 -- Joy Gee -- 2007
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1
Growing By The Word Of God -- 1 Peter 2:2 -- Joy Gee -- 2007
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2
Does God Use Children? -- 2 Kings 5:1-3, John 6:5-13 -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture References
Ascending To Heaven -- Luke 24:51-53 -- Joy Gee -- 2007
Scripture: Luke 24:51-53
Fiction Or Nonfiction? -- 2 Timothy 3:16 -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture Reference
What Kind Of Soil? -- Mark 4:3-8 -- Joy Gee -- 2007
Scripture: Mark 4:3-8
Football Versus Love -- 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
(for a Sunday between the Super Bowl and Valentine's Day)
Sowing A Seed -- Luke 8:11 -- Joy Gee -- 2007
Scripture: Luke 8:11Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
Handmade By God -- Jeremiah 1:5a -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture ReferenceBefore I formed you in the womb I knew you.
Weeds! -- Matthew 13:14-20 -- Joy Gee -- 2007
Scripture: Matthew 13:14-20
Having Or Doing? -- Matthew 6:19-21 -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture Reference
Water! -- 1 Corinthians 3:6 -- Joy Gee -- 2007
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6
If You're Angry -- Matthew 18:15 -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture Reference
Don't Be Ashamed -- Luke 12:8-9 -- Joy Gee -- 2007
Scripture: Luke 12:8-9
A Lamp To My Feet -- Psalm 119:105 -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture ReferenceYour word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
The Armor Of God -- Ephesians 6:14-17 -- Joy Gee -- 2007
Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-17

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Lent 4 -- 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - C -- 2009
So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us ...
Epiphany 9 / Ordinary Time 9 / Proper 4 -- Luke 7:1-10 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- 2009
...
The Baptism Of Our Lord / Epiphany 1 / Ordinary Time 1 -- Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - C -- 2009
As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning J
Proper 28 / Pentecost 26 / Ordinary Time 33 -- Isaiah 12 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 2009
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.-- Isaiah 12:3
Proper 7 / Pentecost 5 / Ordinary Time 12 -- Galatians 3:23-29 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C -- 2009
There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and fe
Advent 1 -- 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- First Sunday of Advent - C -- 2009
How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because
Proper 20 / Pentecost 18 / Ordinary Time 25 -- Psalm 79:1-9 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - C -- 2009
We have become a taunt to our neighbors, mocked and derided by those around us.
Easter 6 -- Revelation 21:10, 22--22:5 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2009
... and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.
Proper 12 / Pentecost 10 / Ordinary Time 17 -- Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19) -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 2009
He disarmed the rulers and authorities and made a public example of them, triumphing over them in
Lent 4 -- Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - C -- 2009
And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, "This fellow welcomes sinners and ea
The Transfiguration Of Our Lord (Last Sunday After Epiphany) -- Exodus 34:29-35 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 2009
...
Epiphany 2 / Ordinary Time 2 -- Isaiah 62:1-5 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - C -- 2009
For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest....
Proper 28 / Pentecost 26 / Ordinary Time 33 -- 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 2009
For we hear that some of you are living in idleness, mere busybodies, not doing any work.
Proper 7 / Pentecost 5 / Ordinary Time 12 -- Luke 8:26-39 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C -- 2009
They begged him not to order them to go back into the abyss.-- Luke 8:31
Advent 1 -- Luke 21:25-36 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- First Sunday of Advent - C -- 2009
Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place.
Proper 20 / Pentecost 18 / Ordinary Time 25 -- 1 Timothy 2:1-7 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - C -- 2009
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made
Easter 6 -- John 14:23-29 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2009
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives.
Proper 12 / Pentecost 10 / Ordinary Time 17 -- Luke 11:1-13 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 2009
Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.-- Luke 11:1b
Lent 5 -- Isaiah 43:16-21 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - C -- 2009
Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old.
The Transfiguration Of Our Lord (Last Sunday After Epiphany) -- Psalm 99 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 2009
The Lord is king; let the peoples tremble!-- Psalm 99:1
Epiphany 2 / Ordinary Time 2 -- Psalm 36:5-10 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - C -- 2009
... you save humans and animals alike, O Lord.-- Psalm 36:6
Proper 28 / Pentecost 26 / Ordinary Time 33 -- Luke 21:5-19 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 2009
By your endurance you will gain your souls. -- Luke 21:19
Proper 8 / Pentecost 6 / Ordinary Time 13 -- 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - C -- 2009
You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it will be granted
Advent 2 -- Malachi 3:1-4 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Second Sunday of Advent - C -- 2009
See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will sudd
Proper 20 / Pentecost 18 / Ordinary Time 25 -- Luke 16:1-13 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - C -- 2009
No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be de

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The Mouse Christmas -- Frank Ramirez -- 2008
The Mouse Christmas
Crippled Woman -- Luke 13:10-17 -- Diana M. Morris -- 2008
Character Rachel -- middle-aged womanProps None required
The Ad Vent Wheat -- Frank Ramirez -- 2008
The Ad Vent WheatCharacters Courtney Alexis
Centurion Darius And His Sister, Cassia -- Matthew 8:5-14, 27-54 -- Diana M. Morris -- 2008
Characters Darius CassiaProps Table and chair
Zacchaeus -- Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32, Luke 19:1-10 -- Diana M. Morris -- 2008
Characters Zacchaeus Narrator Grandchild 1 Grandchild 2
Nicodemus And Joseph Of Arimathea -- John 3:1-9 -- Diana M. Morris -- 2008
Characters Narrator Nicodemus JosephProps
Innocent Of The Blood Of Jesus -- Matthew 27:1-31 -- Joe Barone -- 2008
Character Pontius PilateProps None required
Alexander And Rufus: Sons Of Simon Of Cyrene -- Matthew 27:32-37 -- Diana M. Morris -- 2008
Characters
Hosanna! Save Now! -- Amy Jo Jones -- 2008
Character This is intended for the pastor to deliver to the congregation.
The Eyes Of Jesus -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35, Psalm 116 -- Amy Jo Jones -- 2008
Introduction
We Worship You -- Jeff Milsten -- 2008
LitanyLeader: Let us remember and never forget.
See How He Died -- Amy Jo Jones -- 2008
Character This is intended for the pastor to deliver to the congregation.
All Are Worthy -- Joseph M. Beer -- 2008
Characters Zerah Jude Judas Simon Miriam Abigail
Do You Believe? -- Amy Jo Jones -- 2008
Character This is intended for the pastor to deliver to the congregation.
A Night For News -- Keith Hewitt -- 2008
Characters (in order of appearance) Director Offstage Voice (Bumper)
Mary Clopas -- Diana M. Morris -- 2008
Character Mary ClopasProps None required
Bethlehem Blues -- Keith Hewitt -- 2008
Characters (in order of appearance) Archangel Afriel Barbiel
Two-And-A-Half Wise Men -- Keith Hewitt -- 2008
Characters (in order of appearance) Delilah Gaspar Melchior
Dirty Jobs: Bethlehem -- Keith Hewitt -- 2008
Characters Producer Micah Lydia Esther Customer 1
The Ten Commandments (Ten Friends Of The Covenant) -- Exodus 19:9-20 -- Arley K. Fadness -- 2007
Midweek Lent 5 DramaCharacters Voice Of God (offstage)
News From The Desert Times (The Golden Calf Incident) -- Exodus 32 -- Arley K. Fadness -- 2007
Midweek Lent 6 DramaCharacters
The Bee Attitudes -- Frank Ramirez -- 2007
Cast Crystal Doris Garrison Vanessa Olivia Taylor
Witnesses To The Light: Mary of Magdala -- I Have Seen The Lord! -- Luke 8:1-3 -- Frank Ramirez -- 2007
Characters Angels Fantastic Marvelous Wonderful Gabriel
Holy Water -- Frank Ramirez -- 2007
Characters Youth Group: Ernie Errol Earl Emmett
Holy Ground -- Frank Ramirez -- 2007
Cast Sunday School Teacher Sunday School Students: Chris Wilson

Easter

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Funeral

Gathering Prayer

Healing

Home Blessing

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But In Spite Of ... -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
What a drastic sign of racism and hatred has been the burning of Black churches, predominantly in th
Streams In The Desert -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
Not only did Isaiah give us a beautiful metaphor of how God's Kingdom can flourish in the desert pla
But If Not! -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
One of the striking stories in the Book of Daniel (Chapter 3:18) tells of three Hebrew men being cas
The Christ Of The Andes -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
The boundary line between the South American countries of Chile and Argentina had been in dispute fo
Where Do You Think You Are? -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
A well-known gangster burglar died and in the next world found things to be very pleasant.
The Great Stone Face -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
A boy named Ernest, who grew up within sight of this famous mountain near Franconia Notch, New Hamps
It Takes Courage To Excel -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
On the wall of a gymnasium at Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio, you may see this unusual sentenc
The Friendship Bridge -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
What a blessing a bridge can be!
Crackers And Cheese -- Psalm 103:2-5 -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
An old story often told but without much application was the one about a poor immigrant coming to Am
The Rocks Cry Out -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
When early archeological explorations began a century ago in the Holy Land, there was some apprehens
Who Was Mad Rhoda? -- Acts 12:13 -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
The Bible story begins with Simon Peter in prison for his preaching Christ, and some Christians gath
The Charred Cross Of Coventry -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
One of the most bombed cities of England during World War II was Coventry.
From War To Peace -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
We go to a concert hall and listen to the sounds of different musical instruments as they tune up fo
Dustpan -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
In Africa, in a missionary's house, a native boy was helping clean the floors of dust and dirt.
The Cross In A Man's Pocket -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
When Don Rummel opened his welding and repair shop in Wapakoneta, Ohio, in the 1960s, God led him to
Hymns And Gospel Songs -- Colossians 3:16 -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
There is a striking difference between the stately hymns of the church used in the past hundreds of
So Help Me God -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
George Washington, America's first president, has been called by various descriptions, like "The Fat
Take Me To The Cross, And I Can Find My Way Home -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
A little boy stood crying at a busy street intersection.
Music And Warfare -- 1 Chronicles 20:21-29 -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
Why do we have Army, Navy, and Air Force bands at our military establishments, other than for public
The Towel Company -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
In Neil B.
Can The Master Use Your Instrument? -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
The young organist in a European city church became aware that there was a visitor in the church san
Balaam And His Talking Donkey -- Numbers 22:20-35 -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
This story, in the midst of some rather dull reading in the Book of Numbers (Chapter 22:20-35), is a
Children Playing "Automobile" -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
Before television, when children had to be creative in their play, some children decided to play "au
Give Me This Mountain -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
Only two men, over twenty years of age, outlived the long forty years of the Israelites wandering in
Abe Lincoln's Serendipity -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
History records that before he was a lawyer, Abraham Lincoln was a general store keeper in Illinois.

Illustration

Inspirational

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You can't take it with you -- 1 Timothy 6:7 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: You can't take it with youLocation: 1 Timothy 6:7 (NRSV)
As a thief in the night -- 1 Thessalonians 5:2 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: As a thief in the nightLocation: 1 Thessalonians 5:2
Strain at a gnat and swallow a camel -- Matthew 23:24 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Strain at a gnat and swallow a camel
No one can serve two masters -- Matthew 6:24 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: No one can serve two mastersLocation: Matthew 6:24
Kill the fatted calf -- Luke 15:22-23 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Kill the fatted calfLocation: Luke 15:22-23
The fear of the Lord -- Job 28:28 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: The fear of the LordLocation: Job 28:28
You will have to give account for every idle word you speak -- Matthew 12:36 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: You will have to give account for every idle word you speak
As white as snow -- Isaiah 1:18 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: As white as snowLocation: Isaiah 1:18
A stumbling block -- Ezekiel 3:20 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: A stumbling blockLocation: Ezekiel 3:20
Sweeter than honey -- Psalm 19:10 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Sweeter than honeyLocation: Psalm 19:10
No place to lay one's head -- Matthew 8:20 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: No place to lay one's headLocation: Matthew 8:20
The kiss of death -- Mark 14:45 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: The kiss of deathLocation: Mark 14:45
Feet of clay -- Daniel 2:34 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Feet of clayLocation: Daniel 2:34 (NIV)
Your labor is not in vain -- 1 Corinthians 15:58 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Your labor is not in vainLocation: 1 Corinthians 15:58
Ask and you shall receive -- John 16:24 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Ask and you shall receiveLocation: John 16:24
Take it to heart -- Isaiah 57:1 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Take it to heartLocation: Isaiah 57:1 (NRSV)
No room in the inn -- Luke 2:7 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: No room in the innLocation: Luke 2:7
Land o' Goshen -- Genesis 46:28 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Land o' GoshenLocation: Genesis 46:28
Fight the good fight -- 1 Timothy 6:12 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Fight the good fightLocation: 1 Timothy 6:12
A babel -- Genesis 11:9 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: A babelLocation: Genesis 11:9
Take under one's wing -- Luke 13:34 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Take under one's wingLocation: Luke 13:34
O death, where is thy sting? -- 1 Corinthians 15:54-55 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: O death, where is thy sting?
The land of milk and honey -- Deuteronomy 6:3 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: The land of milk and honeyLocation: Deuteronomy 6:3
A fool is right in one's own eyes -- Proverbs 12:15 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: A fool is right in one's own eyes
A backslider -- Hosea 14:4 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: A backsliderLocation: Hosea 14:4

Intercession

Lent/Easter

Liturgy

Marriage Ceremony

Meditations

Memorial

Men's Day

Monologues

SermonStudio

When Christ Calls -- Mark 8:31-38 -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
"When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die." I wrote those words back in the relative safety
Through Gates Of Splendor -- Matthew 16:21-28 -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
The Aucas have been on my heart since the first time I heard about them at a missionary conference w
The Dreamer -- Genesis 50:20 -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
My name is Joseph, "Overseer of the Granaries of Upper and Lower Egypt, Royal Seal-Bearer, by reason
The Desert Fox -- Exodus 3:1-14 -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
People often have a rather elevated view of leaders.
The Complaining Prophet -- Jeremiah 7:1-7 -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
I can still remember the words which started me out on my unwilling journey: "Before I formed you in
Mary's Song -- Luke 1:5-56 -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
Some mighty strange things have happened in our family during the past few months.
The Faithful Men Of God -- Lynda PujadÓ -- 1997
Worship ServiceCall To WorshipP: Oh Lord, you are our mighty King!
Abraham -- Lynda PujadÓ -- 1997
In spite of everything that has been said about me as a man of faith, I haven't exactly been a perfe
Joseph -- Lynda PujadÓ -- 1997
I am better than you are, aren't I? I assumed I was superior to everyone when I was growing up.
Moses -- Lynda PujadÓ -- 1997
I had never wanted importance or a prominent leadership position. It never occurred to me.
Wise Man -- Lynda PujadÓ -- 1997
I come from the East (points).
Chuza -- Lynda PujadÓ -- 1997
It was business as usual in the palace.
Repentance -- Martha L. Leach -- 1996
Order Of ServiceOpening Hymn:"Out Of The Depths I Cry To You"Luther
Sacrifice -- Martha L. Leach -- 1996
Lent 2Order Of ServiceOpening Hymn:"Jesus, Refuge Of The Weary"
Humility -- Martha L. Leach -- 1996
Order Of ServiceOpening Hymn:"Rock Of Ages, Cleft For Me"
Commitment -- Martha L. Leach -- 1996
Order Of ServiceOpening Hymn:"Take My Life, That I May Be"
Faith -- Martha L. Leach -- 1996
Order Of ServiceOpening Hymn:"I Am Trusting You, Lord Jesus"
Service -- Martha L. Leach -- 1996
Order Of ServiceOpening Hymn:"As Saints Of Old"
Mary Magdalene: Liberated Woman -- Luke 8:1-3 -- Robert F. Scott -- 1996
Medieval legends confused three women: the sinful "woman of the city" in Luke 7, Mary of Bethany, an
The Other Shepherd Speaks -- Luke 2:8-20 -- Robert F. Scott -- 1996
The shepherds came to the manger, actors who play one brief scene and then vanish.
Silent Silas -- Acts 15:22, 30-41 -- Robert F. Scott -- 1996
There was a man named Silas. We read of him in Acts and in several of the Epistles.
A Slave, A Jailer, A Child Of God -- Acts 16:11-40 -- Robert F. Scott -- 1996
We have only a bare-bones mention of the Philippian jailer.
Unlimited God, Unlimited Love -- Luke 7:1-10 -- Robert F. Scott -- 1996
The small house in Jerusalem was overcrowded with guests, for this was the house where Paul and his
Philip: The Non-Organization Man -- Acts 6:1-6; 8:4-6, 26-40 -- Robert F. Scott -- 1996
Close your eyes for a moment. Let your mind take you back 1,940 years.
Why, Paul, Why? -- Acts 26:1-29 -- Robert F. Scott -- 1996
The place is a dungeon in Caesarea, a seacoast city, Roman administrative center for Palestine.

Mother's Day

Observance

Pageant

Pastoral Resources

SermonStudio

Jesus Loves Me, This I Know -- Matthew 19:13-15 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
Breakfast Of Champions -- Luke 2:52 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
What Color Is God's Skin? -- Genesis 1:27 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
Humpty Dumpty Had A Great Fall -- 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Easter
My One-tenth Box -- Genesis 28:18-22 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day: Stewardship Sunday, any Sunday
You Make Me Feel Like A Grapefruit -- Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 19:13-15 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Baptism, birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
You Can't Steal A Spirit -- Matthew 2:1-12; 6:19-21 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day: Epiphany or the Sunday after Christmas
An Apple A Day -- Genesis 1:31 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Fall
All The Glue In The World -- Genesis 1:31 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day or Season: Earth Day, Spring
Building A Church -- 1 Corinthians 3:5-11 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day: Worldwide Communion Sunday, any Sunday
The Five Percent Principle -- David S. Belasic, Paul M. Schmidt -- 1986
Despite the pious things we say, at any given thne, less than five percent of any group of people in
The Inverse Insight Principle -- David S. Belasic, Paul M. Schmidt -- 1986
Most of the time, in the world of the church, things are not what they appear to be.
The Ecclesiastical Friction Principle -- David S. Belasic, Paul M. Schmidt -- 1986
There is a friction in the church that burns up enormous energy, consumes endless hours, smothers cr
The Creative Ignorance Principle -- David S. Belasic, Paul M. Schmidt -- 1986
In the ministry it is better not to know some things, even if you have to forget them forcefully.
The Tweaking Principle -- David S. Belasic, Paul M. Schmidt -- 1986
This principle lies at the heart of the matter! But what does it mean?
The Pastor Principle -- David S. Belasic, Paul M. Schmidt -- 1986
The ultimate principle for pastors is a "tough love" that looks beyond the irritation of the moment

Poems

SermonStudio

Pentecost -- John 7:37-39a -- Andrew Daughters -- Day of Pentecost - B -- 1990
Holy Spirit, Living Water,flowing from the Father's throne,
Proper 26 -- Mark 12:28-37 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 26 | Ordinary Time 31 - B -- 1990
Love God and love your neighbor.'How simple it would seem
Christmas 2 -- Matthew 2:1-12 -- Andrew Daughters -- Second Sunday after Christmas - B -- 1990
Through the night it shone afar,shone the strange and brilliant star.
Pentecost -- John 20:19-23 -- Andrew Daughters -- Day of Pentecost - B -- 1990
Jesus said to his apostles,'Peace be with you, peace.
Proper 27 -- Mark 12:38-44 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - B -- 1990
Of the people who came to the temple, there were many whose vesture was grand.
Good Friday -- John 19:17-30 -- Andrew Daughters -- Good Friday - B -- 1990
Is it nothing to you that He hung on the cross?Is it nothing to you who pass by,
Epiphany 2 -- John 1:43-51 -- Andrew Daughters -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - B -- 1990
'Can anything good come from Nazareth?'was the question Nathaniel framed.
Pentecost 26 -- Mark 13:1-13 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - B -- 1990
The time of God and that of manare very different things,
Lent 1 -- Mark 1:9-15 -- Andrew Daughters -- First Sunday in Lent - B -- 1990
Lord, I prayevery day,'Lead us not into temptation.'I have heard
Advent 3 -- John 3:23-30 -- Andrew Daughters -- Third Sunday of Advent - B -- 1990
'I am not the Lord's Anointed.I can but prepare his way.
Proper 28 -- Mark 13:24-32 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - B -- 1990
Who knows when it will happenthat the end of time will come?
Lent 2 -- Mark 8:31-38 -- Andrew Daughters -- Second Sunday in Lent - B -- 1990
'Don’t speak of death,' said Peteras he took the Lord aside.
Easter 5 -- John 15:14 -- Andrew Daughters -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1990
Pears and apples, plums and peaches all are fruits our God inspires.
Proper 5 -- Mark 3:20-35 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - B -- 1990
Jesus said, 'A house dividedcannot stand. It soon must fall.
Lent 3 -- John 2:13-22 -- Andrew Daughters -- Third Sunday in Lent - B -- 1990
A space for God,I need a space to set aside,a room to prepare,
Christmas 2 -- John 1:1-18 -- Andrew Daughters -- Second Sunday after Christmas - B -- 1990
In the beginning,Before the beginning,Within all beginning,
Proper 6 -- Mark 4:26-34 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - B -- 1990
Did you ever notice, as I think I have,how the great, important sounding words
Lent 4 -- John 3:14-21 -- Andrew Daughters -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - B -- 1990
God’s love is like a gentle breezethat cools my fevered brow.
Christmas Day -- Luke 2:15-20 -- Andrew Daughters -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 1990
What a night of great excitement!(Shepherds lead a quiet life.
Proper 7 -- Mark 4:35-41 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - B -- 1990
Jesus, come and take my tiller,for my boat is very small.
Lent 5 -- John 12:20-33 -- Andrew Daughters -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - B -- 1990
A group of Gentiles came to Phillip.Greeks they were,
Advent 1 -- Mark 13:32-37 -- Andrew Daughters -- First Sunday of Advent - B -- 1990
Through the ages men have wondered,talked about the end of time.
Proper 8 -- Mark 5:21-43 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - B -- 1990
Jairus was a proud man,Not just one in a crowd man.He had a lot of power.
Advent 3 -- John 1:6-8, 19-28 -- Andrew Daughters -- Third Sunday of Advent - B -- 1990
There are many men seek powerand pursue it all their lives,
Christmas Day -- Luke 2:15-20 -- Andrew Daughters -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 1990
What a night of great excitement!(Shepherds lead a quiet life.

Prayer

SermonStudio

Prayers For Healing And Forgiveness (1) -- 2003
O Lord of Life,we come to you with our sorrows, our heartaches,
Prayers For Faith And Commitment (1) -- 2003
Great and Mysterious God,you come to us like the silent flight of the eagle,
Prayers About Time And Work (1) -- 2003
O God who is with us even in our darkest hour,
Prayers For The Journey (1) -- 2003
Like dormant seeds in winter soil, we wait for your
All Seasons (1) -- 2003
Tender and Merciful Creator,the seasons of our lives are ever-changing and
Autumn (1) -- 2003
Great God of autumn splendor, flashing color, and
New Years And Tomorrow (1) -- 2003
God of New Years, new hopes and new promises,
Spring (1) -- 2003
Creative God, the fresh signs of life in ourgardens and lawns tell us it is spring.
Prayers About Suffering, Dying, And Grief (1) -- 2003
O Saving Lord, you invited us to your tableand we came gladly, quickly, eagerly.
As We Gather (1) -- 2003
O God of Love, we dare to gather in your name becausewe believe we are children of God.
Celebration Of God's Grace And Love (1) -- 2003
Great God of Love, your abundant grace makes our lives
Confessions Of The Community (1) -- 2003
How wonderful are your ways, O Lord,how marvelous are your gifts of grace.
For The Word Of God (1) -- 2003
O God of Truth, your Word has reached us through the
Advent (1) -- 2003
O God, it is the Season of Adventand we are waiting ...
Christmas (1) -- 2003
How great is your love, O God,to send us your Son.
Epiphany (1) -- 2003
O God of the morning star,Creator of the day,
Palm Sunday (1) -- 2003
Down from the Mount of Olives you come, O Lord,riding on a burro.
Easter (1) -- 2003
How beautiful are the lilies of the field, O God;how gracefully do they sway in the wind
For Peace (1) -- 2003
O God of Life,we call to you from the death that is all around us.O God of Light,
Mother's Day -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
Our gracious heavenly King, we suspect that you grieve over the headlines that tell of mothers killi
Sundays in Lent -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
O God, sometimes your creation displays itself to us in such beauty and promise we are literally dum
Sundays after Easter -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
The violence of nature, our Creator, mystifies and terrorizes us.
Sundays after Epiphany -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
Sometimes, God, the problems confronting us seem insurmountable.
Father's Day -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
On this Fathers' Day, O Lord, we express gratitude for those who have been our fathers in the church
Sundays in Lent -- Rolland R. Reece -- 2000
Sometimes, God, in our desire to know you and to live by your truth, we become fixed into one partic

Preaching

SermonStudio

Easter 5 -- Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-8 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayWhat God's love does to us. Collect of the Day
Proper 18 / Pentecost 16 / Ordinary Time 23 -- Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23, James 2:1-10 (11-13) 14-17, Mark 7:24-37 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayGod cares for the poor. Collect of the Day
Easter 6 -- Acts 10:44-48, 1 John 5:1-6, John 15:9-17 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayGod's love brings us together. Collect of the Day
Proper 19 / Pentecost 16 / Ordinary Time 24 -- Proverbs 1:20-33, James 3:1-12, Mark 8:27-38 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayOnly by the grace of God. Collect of the Day
Ascension of Our Lord -- Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 24:44-53 -- Mark Ellingsen -- 2011
Theme of the DayThe heavenly power and cosmic presence of Christ.
Proper 20 / Pentecost 17 / Ordinary Time 25 -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayIt takes God to get our relationships right.
Easter 7 -- Acts 1:15-17, 21-26, 1 John 5:9-13, John 17:6-19 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Seventh Sunday of Easter - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayThe awesome ways of God. Collect of the Day
Proper 21 / Pentecost 18 / Ordinary Time 26 -- Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayBaptizing worldly wisdom. Collect of the Day
Pentecost Sunday -- Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:22-27, John 15:26-27 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Day of Pentecost - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day
Proper 22 / Pentecost 20 / Ordinary Time 27 -- Job 1:1; 2:1-10, Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12, Mark 10:2-16 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayReflections on the love of God. Collect of the Day
Holy Trinity Sunday -- Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Trinity Sunday | 1st Sunday after Pentecost - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayAn eternally loving triune God! Collect of the Day
Advent 1 -- Isaiah 64:1-9, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mark 13:24-37 -- Mark Ellingsen -- First Sunday of Advent - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day
Proper 23 / Pentecost 21 / Ordinary Time 28 -- Job 23:1-9, 16-17, Hebrews 4:12-16, Mark 10:17-31 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayTaking sin seriously. Collect of the Day
Proper 5 / Pentecost 2 / Ordinary Time 10 -- 1 Samuel 8:4-11 (12-15) 16-20 (11:14-15), 2 Corinthians 4:13--5:1, Mark 3:20-35 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayWe never get it right 'til we're right with God.
Advent 2 -- Isaiah 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15a, Mark 1:1-8 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Second Sunday of Advent - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day
Proper 24 / Pentecost 21 / Ordinary Time 29 -- Job 38:1-7 (34-41), Hebrews 5:1-10, Mark 10:35-45 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayIt's not all about you and me; it's all about God.
Proper 6 / Pentecost 3 / Ordinary Time 11 -- 1 Samuel 15:34--16:13, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 (11-13) 14-17, Mark 4:26-34 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayA way out of no way. Collect of the Day
Advent 3 -- Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:6-8, 19-28 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Third Sunday of Advent - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day
Proper 25 / Pentecost 22 / Ordinary Time 30 -- Job 42:1-6, 10-17, Hebrews 7:23-28, Mark 10:46-52 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayGod rescues us from ourselves. Collect of the Day
Proper 7 / Pentecost 4 / Ordinary Time 12 -- 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Mark 4:35-41 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayPay attention: God's ways are marvelous.
Advent 4 -- 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16, Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayOur Savior is coming! Collect of the Day
Reformation Day -- Jeremiah 31:31-34, Romans 3:19-28, John 8:31-36 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Reformation Sunday - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayFreedom! Collect of the Day
Proper 8 / Pentecost 5 / Ordinary Time 13 -- 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayGod delivers: there are lots of reasons to be grateful!
Christmas Eve / Christmas Day -- Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) -- Mark Ellingsen -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayWhy the Incarnation matters! Collect of the Day
All Saints -- Isaiah 25:6-9, Revelation 21:1-6a, John 11:32-44 -- Mark Ellingsen -- All Saints Day - B -- 2011
Theme of the DayHow Christ makes us saints. Collect of the Day

Sacrament

Self Help

Sermon

SermonStudio

Prayer Changes Things -- Mark 2:1-12 -- Charles D. Reeb -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - B -- 2015
Dr.
Learn to Play Again -- Mark 2:13-22 -- Charles D. Reeb -- Epiphany 8 | Ordinary Time 8 - B -- 2015
A group of theologians and scholars once cornered C.S.
True North -- Mark 2:23--3:6 -- Charles D. Reeb -- 2015
Sha Jahan was the emperor of India during the 1600s. When he lost his wife he was devastated.
The Cost of Discipleship -- Mark 9:2-9 -- Charles D. Reeb -- Transfiguration Sunday - B -- 2015
Sha Jahan was the emperor of India during the 1600s. When he lost his wife he was devastated.
Actors -- Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 -- John Jamison -- Ash Wednesday - B -- 2015
Whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and
Crisis Management -- Luke 21:25-36 -- Susan R. Andrews -- First Sunday of Advent - C -- 2015
It is a newspaper image I will never forget. And for me it is an image of Advent.
Simple Faith? -- Mark 1:9-15 -- John Jamison -- First Sunday in Lent - B -- 2015
It all sounds so simple. It’s just so nice, so easy, and so straightforward; almost comfortable.
Wilderness Work -- Luke 3:1-6 -- Susan R. Andrews -- Second Sunday of Advent - C -- 2015
It was one of the most embarrassing moments of my life.
Telling the Truth -- Luke 3:7-18 -- Susan R. Andrews -- Third Sunday of Advent - C -- 2015
Of the four gospel accounts in the New Testament, Luke is my favorite.
The Bethsaida Boys -- Mark 8:31-38 -- John Jamison -- Second Sunday in Lent - B -- 2015
After Jesus was baptized by John, he went to spend time in the desert lands east of the Jordan River
The Future Present -- Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) -- Susan R. Andrews -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - C -- 2015
We Protestants don’t know what to do with Mary.
Zeal! -- John 2:13-22 -- John Jamison -- Third Sunday in Lent - B -- 2015
Have you ever had one of those times when you had just had enough?
A Cry in the Dark -- Luke 21:25-36 -- Wayne Brouwer -- First Sunday of Advent - C -- 2015
"Screw your courage to the sticking-place," says Lady Macbeth to her doomed husband in Shakespeare's
Rebirth -- John 3:14-21 -- John Jamison -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - B -- 2015
The city of Jerusalem was packed with strangers during the Passover feast, so you could walk a long
The Peaceable Kingdom -- Luke 3:1-6 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Second Sunday of Advent - C -- 2015
What difference does my life make for others around me? What difference does anyone's life make?
Some Greeks -- John 12:20-33 -- John Jamison -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - B -- 2015
Jesus was back in Jerusalem for another Passover.
A Dance in the Desert -- Luke 3:7-18 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Third Sunday of Advent - C -- 2015
Even though we like laughter and enjoy praise and celebration, especially at this time of year, it d
The Week -- Mark 14:1--15:47 -- John Jamison -- Passion Sunday - B -- 2015
Note to the preacher:
King Jesus -- Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) -- Wayne Brouwer -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - C -- 2015
One morning in 1872, David Livingstone wrote this in his diary: "March 19, my birthday.
Where It Ends -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- John Jamison -- Maundy Thursday - B -- 2015
All of the plans and preparation had been completed and they were all gathering together in the room
The Wrong Gift -- Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) -- Wayne Brouwer -- The Nativity of our Lord - C -- 2015
What did you get for Christmas?
Out of Control -- John 18:1--19:42 -- John Jamison -- Good Friday - B -- 2015
Note to the preacher:
Have You Ever Screwed Up? -- John 20:1-18 -- John Jamison -- Easter Day - B -- 2015
Have you ever screwed up? I mean, really, really screwed up?
Uncertain Certainties -- John 20:19-31 -- John Jamison -- Second Sunday of Easter - B -- 2015
It was Sunday evening.
Fish Tales -- Luke 24:36b-48 -- John Jamison -- Third Sunday of Easter - B -- 2015
Have you ever had to sell an idea or a concept or a belief?

Spirituality

Stories

SermonStudio

Going For The Gold -- Philippians 3:4b-14 -- David E. Leininger -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - C -- 2009
The apostle Paul must have been a sports junkie.
Greed -- 2 Kings 5:1-14 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - C -- 2009
Scripture offers a wealth (if I may use that term) of material about greed, about the love of money
Right Bed, Wrong Woman -- Genesis 29 -- James Mckarns -- 2009
The first glimmer of the softly breaking dawn peeked through the partially opened cottage window and
God's Plans -- Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 -- David E. Leininger -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2009
Martin Luther considered Psalm 118 his favorite. He wrote, "This is the psalm that I love ...
The Good Samaritan -- Luke 10:25-37 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C -- 2009
This is a familiar story.
The Low Blow -- Genesis 34 -- James Mckarns -- 2009
"Get your filthy hands off me, you ugly creep!" She kicked frantically and flailed her delicate arms
The Uniquely Christian Commandment -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- David E. Leininger -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 2009
Maundy Thursday is a strange term.
A Tale Of Two Sisters -- Luke 10:38-42 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - C -- 2009
With a title like "A Tale Of Two Sisters," this should open with something like, "It was the best of
The Smart Ass -- Numbers 22 -- James Mckarns -- 2009
Nestled in the foothills of the Abarim Mountains, on the eastern side of the Dead Sea, there lived a
The Judas Gene -- John 18:1--19:42 -- David E. Leininger -- Good Friday - C -- 2009
Why did Judas do it? Was it the money, the thirty pieces of silver?
Trouble In The Parsonage -- Hosea 1:2-10 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 2009
There once was a retreat attended by the clergy of a community for the purpose of establishing suppo
Caught With His Pants Down -- 1 Samuel 24 -- James Mckarns -- 2009
The day King Saul granted young David permission to battle Goliath, David's popularity skyrocketed,
Is It True? -- 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 -- David E. Leininger -- Easter Day - C -- 2009
The Joyful Noiseletter, that wonderfully hilarious monthly look at all things church-y, some
A Fool And His Money -- Luke 12:13-21 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - C -- 2009
A fool and his money are soon parted, right?
Religion And Politics -- Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - C -- 2009
Religion and politics -- in years past we were told those were two subjects that were not good for p
The Witch's Seance -- 1 Samuel 28 -- James Mckarns -- 2009
King Saul and three of his most trusted army officers finally reached the little mountain village of
A Time To Laugh -- John 20:19-31 -- David E. Leininger -- Second Sunday of Easter - C -- 2009
Easter is a time of surprises.
Pax Christi Or Pox Christi? -- Luke 12:49-56 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 15 | Ordinary Time 20 - C -- 2009
This is not a favorite passage for preaching.
Oh, Susanna! -- Daniel 13 -- James Mckarns -- 2009
The Babylonians stormed the ancient city of Jerusalem in the year 587 BC and destroyed it.
Risky Business -- Acts 9:1-6 (7-20) -- David E. Leininger -- Third Sunday of Easter - C -- 2009
High drama. The story of Paul's miraculous conversion from pious persecutor to proud preacher.
Repressive Religion -- Luke 13:10-17 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - C -- 2009
I wish it were not so, but it is. Religion can be horribly repressive sometimes.
Watch Out For The Birds -- Tobit 1-12 -- James Mckarns -- 2009
He sat on a wobbly stool outside his small frame house, staring absentmindedly at the dusty road.
Dorcas -- Acts 9:36-43 -- David E. Leininger -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2009
Women have always been uniquely important in the life of the church, whether or not men want to admi
Dinner Guests -- Luke 14:1, 7-14 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - C -- 2009
The lectionary uses verse 1 of Luke chapter 14 to set the scene: "When Jesus went to eat in the hous
Dressed To Kill -- Judith 12-13 -- James Mckarns -- 2009
The small community of Bethulia had forgotten how truly beautiful Judith was.

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Prayer

Unison Prayer

SermonStudio

FOR FRIENDSHIP -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Jesus our friend, you show us the duties and privileges of friends, you model the love of a true fri

Wedding Vow

Women's Day

Worship

SermonStudio

Palm Sunday / Sunday Of The Passion -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 22:14--23:56, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2009
Call To Worship
Proper 24 / Ordinary Time 29 / Pentecost 22 -- Jeremiah 31:27-34, 2 Timothy 3:14--4:5, Luke 18:1-8, Psalm 119:97-104 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - C -- 2009
If we love the Lord with all our hearts, minds, and strength,
Maundy Thursday -- Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-17, 31b-35, Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 2009
A Maundy Meal For The Whole Family Goals
Good Friday -- Hebrews 10:16-25, Psalm 22 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Good Friday - C -- 2009
Consider opening the sanctuary from noon until 7:00 p.m.
Proper 25 / Ordinary Time 30 / Pentecost 23 -- Joel 2:23-32, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18, Luke 18:9-14, Psalm 65 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - C -- 2009
If we love the Lord with all our hearts, minds, and strength,
Easter Day -- Acts 10:34-43, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, John 20:1-18, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Easter Day - C -- 2009
The Easter story is about the triumph of creativity.
Proper 26 / Ordinary Time 31 / Pentecost 24 -- Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12, Luke 19:1-10, Psalm 119:137-144 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Proper 26 | Ordinary Time 31 - C -- 2009
If we love the Lord with all our hearts, minds, and strength,
Easter 2 -- Acts 5:27-32, Revelation 1:4b-8, John 20:19-31, Psalm 118:14-29, Revelation 1:4-8 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Second Sunday of Easter - C -- 2009
The Easter story is about the triumph of creativity.
Proper 27 / Ordinary Time 32 / Pentecost 25 -- Haggai 1:15b--2:9, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17, Luke 20:27-38, Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 2009
If we love the Lord with all our hearts, minds, and strength,
Easter 3 / Earth Day -- Acts 9:1-6 (7-20), Revelation 5:11-14, John 21:1-19, Psalm 30 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Third Sunday of Easter - C -- 2009
The Easter story is about the triumph of creativity.
Proper 28 / Ordinary Time 33 / Pentecost 26 -- Isaiah 65:17-25, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-9, Isaiah 12 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 2009
If we love the Lord with all our hearts, minds, and strength,
Easter 4 -- Acts 9:36-43, Revelation 7:9-17, John 10:22-30, Psalm 23 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2009
The Easter story is about the triumph of creativity.
Advent 1 -- Jeremiah 33:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, Luke 21:25-36, Psalm 25:1-10 -- Julia Ross Strope -- First Sunday of Advent - C -- 2009
The truth, Dumbledore sighed. It is a beautiful and terrible thing and
Christ The King (Proper 29) / Ordinary Time 34 -- Jeremiah 23:1-6, Colossians 1:11-20, Luke 23:33-43, Luke 1:68-79 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - C -- 2009
If we love the Lord with all our hearts, minds, and strength,
Easter 5 -- Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:31-35, Psalm 148 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2009
The Easter story is about the triumph of creativity.
Advent 2 -- Malachi 3:1-4, Philippians 1:3-11, Luke 3:1-6, Luke 1:68-79 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Second Sunday of Advent - C -- 2009
The truth, Dumbledore sighed. It is a beautiful and terrible thing and
All Saints -- Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18, Ephesians 1:11-23, Luke 6:20-31, Psalm 149 -- Julia Ross Strope -- All Saints Day - C -- 2009
If we love the Lord with all our hearts, minds, and strength,
Easter 6 -- Acts 16:9-15, Revelation 21:10, 22--22:5, John 14:23-29, Psalm 67 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2009
The Easter story is about the triumph of creativity.
Advent 3 -- Zephaniah 3:14-20, Philippians 4:4-7, Luke 3:7-18, Isaiah 12:2-6 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Third Sunday of Advent - C -- 2009
The truth, Dumbledore sighed. It is a beautiful and terrible thing and
Reformation Day -- Jeremiah 31:31-34, Romans 3:19-28, John 8:31-36, Psalm 46 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Reformation Sunday - C -- 2009
Who is this king that forms another king out of the ground,
The Ascension Of Our Lord -- Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 24:44-53, Psalm 47 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Ascension of the Lord - C -- 2009
Our lives end in the middle of the story.
Advent 4 -- Micah 5:2-5a, Hebrews 10:5-10, Luke 1:39-45 (46-55), Psalm 80:1-7 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - C -- 2009
The truth, Dumbledore sighed It is a beautiful and terrible thing and
Thanksgiving Day -- Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Philippians 4:4-9, John 6:25-35, Psalm 100 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Thanksgiving Day - C -- 2009
I am an adventure-er on a voyage of discovery,
Easter 7 -- Acts 16:16-34, Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21, John 17:20-26, Psalm 97 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Seventh Sunday of Easter - C -- 2009
The Easter story is about the triumph of creativity.
Christmas Eve -- Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Psalm 96, Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) -- Julia Ross Strope -- The Nativity of our Lord - C -- 2009
The wonderful cycle of the year,

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Call to Worship:

John the Baptist called people to turn to God for help and support. In our worship today let us follow his advice and turn to our Lord.

Invitation to Confession:

 Lord Jesus, we are sorry for the times we turn away from you.

Lord, have mercy.

 Lord Jesus, we are sorry for the times when we ignore you.

Christ, have mercy.

 Lord Jesus, turn your face upon us, that we may turn again to you.

Lord, have mercy.

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