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Who is first? -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2006

SHARING THIS WEEK'S GOSPEL THEME AT SUNDAY SCHOOL AND AT HOMEMaterials:

Who's number one? -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Materials A favorite easy cookie recipe All ingredients for recipe

Help the children -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Teachers or Parents: The words of Jesus about children give us an

We're welcome here! -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Teachers or Parents: The church should be a safe and

Jesus and children -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Teachers: Jesus talks about children in this lesson. He took a

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Children's Activity Bulletin: Mark 9:30-37 -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

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Children's Activity Bulletin: Mark 9:30-37 -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Commentary

Emphasis Preaching Journal

It Takes God To Get Our Relationships Right -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2021

Proverbs 31:10-31

Winsome Wisdom -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37, Psalm 1 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2018

In H. G. Wells’ tale “The Queer Story of Brownlow’s Newspaper,” it is November 10, 1931, when Mr.

Wisdom's gifts, God's embrace -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37 -- Cathy Venkatesh -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2015

We are blessed today with inspiring words from the Wisdom tradition in both the Hebrew and Christian

Consider the source -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37 -- David Kalas -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2012

The Bible is marked by a kind of dualism that is much-maligned in our present culture.

Any questions -- show of hands -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37, Psalm 1 -- R. Craig Maccreary -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2006

"Any questions?" The words hang in the air at the end of the teacher's lecture as the

Heroes -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2003

One Sunday morning after church school, a teacher came into my office.

Understanding -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2000

Have you ever heard a joke and didn't "get it"?

The right stuff -- Job 38:1-7 (34-41), Hebrews 5:1-10, Mark 10:35-45 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2000

The movie by the same name added this expression to our vocabulary -- "the right stuff." It refers t

Values assessment -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1997

The January/February 1995 issue of Men's Health magazine offered a feature titled "What do me

Shock treatment -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1994

Last week via the gospel lesson we joined Jesus and his disciples in a journey through Galilee.

Death and duty -- Job 28:20-28, James 3:13-18, Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1991

At the beginning of Fall most of us are colorful foliage and expecting bright days for some time to

Great Expectations -- Jeremiah 11:18-20, Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Most of us have been conditioned to expect great things from God.

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Winsome Wisdom -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37, Psalm 1 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2018

In H. G. Wells’ tale “The Queer Story of Brownlow’s Newspaper,” it is November 10, 1931, when Mr.

Children's bulletin

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Children's Activity Bulletin: Mark 9:30-37 -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Gospel Grams 1

Children's Activity Bulletin: Mark 9:30-37 -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Children's Liturgy and Story

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Gemma's Worst Day -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Call to Worship: Jesus said, "Whoever welcomes a little child in my name welcomes

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Gemma's Worst Day -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Call to Worship: Jesus said, "Whoever welcomes a little child in my name welcomes

Children's sermon

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Being First! -- Mark 9:30-37 -- John Jamison -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2021

Object: A trophy or other award of some kind.

Great Greatness -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2018

“Whoever welcomes one such child in my name, welcomes me...” (v.37a)

Children in God's Kingdom -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2015

The Point: Children are important in God's kingdom

Giving with Nothing Gained -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Anna Shirey -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2012

First Thoughts: As we revisit this story about Jesus welcoming children, we can spend some ti

Nearer to God -- James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2006

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. (v. 8a)

Who is first? -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2006

He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, "Whoever wants to be

Who's number one? -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you think you are "the greatest"?

Help the children -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Good morning! I want to ask you some questions this morning.

We're welcome here! -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Do any of you have a car -- a real car that you can drive

The real number one -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Good morning, boys and girls. Do you like to play board games?

Clean and unclean hearts -- James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Good morning, boys and girls. Today we are reading from the book of James in our Bible.

Resist the devil -- James 3:13-4:3, 7-8 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Good morning! Does anybody know what these are? (Show the

I want ... -- James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a (C) -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

When you go into a restaurant, the waiter or waitress will give you something called a "menu." Wha

Working at peace -- James 3:13 - 14:3, 7-8a -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Good morning, boys and girls. Do you ever get into arguments with friends?

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Suffer The Powerless -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37, Psalm 1 -- Thomas Willadsen, Dean Feldmeyer, Chris Keating, George Reed, Quantisha Mason-Doll, Katy Stenta -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2021

For September 19, 2021:

Memory and Wisdom -- Mark 9:30-37, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Proverbs 31:10-31, Psalm 1 -- Dean Feldmeyer, Bethany Peerbolte, George Reed, Christopher Keating, Mary Austin, Thomas Willadsen -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2018

Press One To Order Quality Parenting -- Mark 9:30-37, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Proverbs 31:10-31, Psalm 1 -- Robin Lostetter, Dean Feldmeyer, Ron Love, George Reed, Christopher Keating -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2015

This week’s passage from Proverbs describes the qualities of a “capable wife” who is “far more preci

Girl Talk -- Eavesdropping On The Capable Wife And Today's Woman -- Mark 9:30-37, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Proverbs 31:10-31, Psalm 1 -- Leah Lonsbury, Mary Austin, George Reed -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2012

Over the last century, the role of women in American society has been completely transformed.

What Kindness Teaches -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13-18 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Dear Fellow Preacher,

Power And Servanthood In Christian Leaders: "the First Will Be Last" -- Mark 9:30-37, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Proverbs 31:10-31, Psalm 1 -- Paul Bresnahan, Stephen P. McCutchan, Thom M. Shuman -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Can a balance between power and servanthood be found?

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Great Greatness -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Arley K. Fadness -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2018

“Whoever welcomes one such child in my name, welcomes me...” (v.37a)

Children's Story

The Village Shepherd

The Smallest Duckling -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Timothy Duckling was big and strong.

Devotional

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Proper 20 -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37, Psalm 1 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2008

Proverbs 31:10-31

Proper 20 -- Mark 9:30-37 -- William W. Helland -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2005

Mark 9:30-37

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Greatness -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Robert F. Crowley -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1999

Theme

Illustration

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Sermon Illustrations for Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 (2021) -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37, Psalm 1 -- Bill Thomas, Bonnie Bates, Mark Ellingsen, Frank Ramirez -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2021

Proverbs 31:10-31

Sermon Illustrations for Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 (2018) -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37, Psalm 1 -- Bill Thomas, Bonnie Bates, Mark Ellingsen, Bob Ove, Frank Ramirez, Ron Love -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2018

Proverbs 31:10-31, Psalm 1

Sermon Illustrations for Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 (2015) -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37 -- Bill Thomas, Bonnie Bates, Mark Ellingsen, Bob Ove, Frank Ramirez, Ron Love -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2015

Proverbs 31:10-31

Sermon Illustrations for Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 (2012) -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37 -- Cynthia E. Cowen, Bob Ove, Ron Love, Mark J. Molldrem, Mark Ellingsen, Richard A. Hasler -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2012

Women! 4 Positions OpenPalms' Inn & Supper Club

NULL -- Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2012

Women! 4 Positions OpenPalms' Inn & Supper Club

NULL -- Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Bob Ove -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2012

Doesn't quite sound like Sharia law, though it leaves husband at the city gates getting compliments

NULL -- Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Ron Love -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2012

The harbor in Charleston, South Carolina, has engaged in a $15 million project to deepen the channel

NULL -- Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Mark J. Molldrem -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2012

The book of Proverbs begins with wisdom personified as a woman, and it ends with a canticle of prais

NULL -- James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a -- Mark Ellingsen -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2012

Envy is destructive. The evil stepmother of Snow White actually killed her out of envy.

NULL -- James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a -- Richard A. Hasler -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2012

Herman Wouk, the novelist who wrote such best-sellers as The Caine Mutiny, Marjorie Mornin

NULL -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Ron Love -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2012

The Washington Post did a review of books about the Titanic on the 100th anniversary o

NULL -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2012

The children of Shepherd's Preschool loved being leaders.

NULL -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Bob Ove -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2012

I went with a friend to a gigantic healing service in Sacramento years ago.

NULL -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Mark J. Molldrem -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2012

Jesus probably had a home base in Capernaum, which no doubt involved a house.

It was the television commercial... -- Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2006

It was the television commercial many of us loved to hate. A working woman comes

In a time when skin... -- Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2006

In a time when skin-deep beauty is placed almost on a level of a modern goddess, today's

CNN's Soledad O'Brien claims that... -- Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2006

CNN's Soledad O'Brien claims that faith played an essential role in her life while

Jim and Sally were brother... -- James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2006

Jim and Sally were brother and sister. They had three older sisters and there were eight

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For September 19, 2021:

This week’s passage from Proverbs describes the qualities of a “capable wife” who is “far more preci

Over the last century, the role of women in American society has been completely transformed.

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Women and Children First! -- Mark 9:30-37 -- C. David Mckirachan -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2021

“Women and children first!” We all know the cry in an emergency.

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Proverbs 31:10-31, Psalm 1

Intercession

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All-Powerful God, When Your Church Is Filled With Your Spirit... -- James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Prayers usually include these concerns and may follow this sequence:

Poems

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Proper 20 -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1990

When I think of the child who was held that day,held in the arms of the Lord,

Prayer

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A different sort of greatness -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Dennis Koch -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1993

Gospel Note:

Preaching

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For September 19, 2021:

This week’s passage from Proverbs describes the qualities of a “capable wife” who is “far more preci

Over the last century, the role of women in American society has been completely transformed.

What Kindness Teaches -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13-18 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Dear Fellow Preacher,

Can a balance between power and servanthood be found?

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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.

Proper 20/Pentecost 18/Ordinary Time 25 -- Psalm 1 -- James Evans, Stan Purdum, Carlos Wilton -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2006

(See Epiphany 6/Ordinary Time 6, Cycle C, for an alternative approach.)

Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 -- Proverbs 31:10-31 or Jeremiah 11:18-20, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2005

Revised Common Proverbs 31:10-31 or Jeremiah 11:18-20 James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a

Proper 20 -- Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Elizabeth Achtemeier -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2001

We live in a society in which the role of women has become very ambiguous.

Proper 20 (C, E) -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37 -- E. Carver Mcgriff -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1999

COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONSLesson 1: Proverbs 31:10-31 (C)

A warning against selfish ambition, which fractures community -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37 -- Russell F. Anderson -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1996

Theme For The Day: A warning against selfish ambition, which fractures community.

Proper 20 -- Psalm 27:1-6 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1993

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

Proper 20 -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1993

In this epilogue in Proverbs, a godly woman is described. It

Proper 20 -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37 -- George M. Bass -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1990

Two-thirds of the Pentecost cycle/season will have been completed in this Sunday's and next week's w

Proper 20 -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37 -- George M. Bass -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1990

Two-thirds of the Pentecost cycle/season will have been completed in this Sunday's and next week's w

Sermon

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For September 19, 2021:

This week’s passage from Proverbs describes the qualities of a “capable wife” who is “far more preci

Over the last century, the role of women in American society has been completely transformed.

What Kindness Teaches -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13-18 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Dear Fellow Preacher,

Can a balance between power and servanthood be found?

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Welcoming the Child -- Mark 9:30-37 -- William G. Carter -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2011

"Hey you! Get out of here!"

Finding The Good Woman In Us All -- Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Donna E. Schaper -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2008

A good woman is a superwoman, or so it appears to me as I read the list of things she can do.

The Way Up Is Down! -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Robert Leslie Holmes -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2008

Jesus called the Twelve and said, "If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the

Heavenly Wisdom -- James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a -- Thomas W. Lentz -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2008

Who is wise and understanding among you?

God's Wisdom Or The World? -- James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a -- Richard E. Gribble, CSC -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2005

Once upon a time there was an old man who lived on the outskirts of town.

The Inversion Of Ambition -- Mark 9:30-37 -- John T. Ball -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2005

In today's text, Jesus teaches the disciples about the power of evil.

My Life Is In You, Lord -- Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Timothy J. Smith -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2002

When we affirm that our life belongs to God, this affirmation includes every aspect of our lives.

Is Your Love Shy? -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Stephen M. Crotts -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2002

When I was in college my post office box was right next to a pretty little blonde's.

The Battle Of The Wisdoms -- James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a -- Harold C. Warlick, Jr. -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2002

In the 1960s a favorite weekend night of entertainment for many was to attend events titled "The Bat

Queen Of Hearts! -- Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Stephen M. Crotts -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1999

Sociologists have defined her. Psychologists have analyzed her. Pollsters have surveyed her.

Last But Yet First -- Mark 9:30-37 -- George W. Hoyer -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1996

In order to be last, you must give others a place in front of you.

Making A Difference -- Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Timothy J. Smith -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1996

There is a movement under way today -- almost underground -- that is designed to help young people.

A Formula For Greatness -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Robert L. Salzgeber -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1993

Following the creation of man and woman, it is not surprising in Genesis 1:28 to find guidelines as

Who Can Find A Virtuous Woman? -- Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Sue Anne Steffey Morrow -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1993

School girls we were, dressed in the school colors, green and white, jumpers, blazers, pullover.

Enter God -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Thomas Peterson -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1990

When Jesus put the child on his knee, he acted out a parable.

What Ever Happened to Wisdom? -- Job 28:20-28 -- John R. Brokhoff, Robert W. Stackel -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1990

Does gray hair bring wisdom or slower reflexes or both?

Are Greatness and Christianity Compatible? -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Donald Macleod -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1987

In Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, Malvolio comments: "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and

The Village Shepherd

God's Kind Of Power -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

What an interesting situation we've had in this country recently with

Stories

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Women and Children First! -- Mark 9:30-37 -- C. David Mckirachan -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2021

“Women and children first!” We all know the cry in an emergency.

Buzzkill -- Mark 9:30-37, Proverbs 31:10-31, Psalm 1 -- Keith Hewitt, David O. Bales -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2018

Contents “Buzzkill” by Keith Hewitt

Pay Attention! -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Sandra Herrmann, C. David Mckirachan -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2015

Contents "Pay Attention!" by Sandra Herrmann

Standing Up To The General -- Mark 9:30-37, Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Psalm 1 -- Frank Ramirez, Sandra Herrmann, Keith Hewitt -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2012

Contents"Standing Up to the General" by Frank Ramirez

Five Days Old -- Mark 9:30-37, Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Psalm 1 -- John S. Smylie, Frank Ramirez -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2009

Contents What's Up This Week "Five Days Old" by John Smylie

A Dishonest Painter -- Proverbs 31:10-31, Psalm 1, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37 -- John E. Sumwalt And Jo Perry-sumwalt -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Contents Post-9/11 Comfort

Do You Have To Be Smart To Be A Christian? -- Mark 9:30-37, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Terry Cain, David O. Bales -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

ContentsWhat's Up This Week

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Buzzkill -- Mark 9:30-37, Proverbs 31:10-31, Psalm 1 -- Keith Hewitt, David O. Bales -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2018

Contents “Buzzkill” by Keith Hewitt

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Welcoming Jesus -- Mark 9:30-37 -- David E. Leininger -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2008

Kids -- munchkins -- rug rats -- ragamuffins -- you have to love them. Jesus obviously did.

The Path Of Happy Living -- Psalm 1 -- Gregory L. Tolle -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2005

The Path Of Happy Living

A Second Chance -- James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a -- Constance Berg -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1999

Mark is a chaplain in a nursing home.

Who Is The Greatest? -- Mark 9:30-37 -- John E. Sumwalt, Jo Perry-Sumwalt -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1996

A holy woman from India was traveling through the United States on a speaking tour to raise money fo

A Sign Of God's Love -- Psalm 22:1-15 -- John E. Sumwalt, Marie Regine Redig -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

Worship

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For September 19, 2021:

This week’s passage from Proverbs describes the qualities of a “capable wife” who is “far more preci

Over the last century, the role of women in American society has been completely transformed.

What Kindness Teaches -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13-18 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Dear Fellow Preacher,

Can a balance between power and servanthood be found?

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Jesus Announces His Death to the Disciples -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Wayne H. Keller -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

The Community Gathers To CelebratePastoral Invitation

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Happy, The Life God Gives -- Psalm 1 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2008

Refrain Happy, the life God gives to us, Wherein, we know sweet peace;

Theme: With One Hand Tied Behind Her Back -- Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Frank Ramirez -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2005

Call To Worship Rejoice and be glad in God!Collect

Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37, Psalm 1 -- Charles And Donna Cammarata -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2005

Call To WorshipPsalm 1:1-3 (The Message)Leader:

Proper 20 -- Frank Ramirez -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2002

Call To Worship One: Lord, we call to mind the hatred and violence half a world away

True Happiness -- Proverbs 31:10-31 -- H. Burnham Kirkland -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2002

Call To WorshipLeader: Happy are those who reject the advice of evil people,

Call Her Happy -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1999

Call To Worship

Proper 20 -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37 -- James R. Wilson -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1996

First Lesson: Proverbs 31:10-31

The Greatest -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1993

Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.

PROPER 20 -- Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37, Psalm 1 -- B. David Hostetter -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1993

* CALL TO WORSHIPTurn your thoughts to God who is your helper and who will be the

The disciples' failure to understand what Jesus was teaching, and their fear about checking it out -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1990

Pastoral Invitation to the CelebrationSuggestion:

Jesus Announces His Death to the Disciples -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Wayne H. Keller -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

The Community Gathers To CelebratePastoral Invitation

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Women Who Won't Be Quiet

Mary Austin
Dean Feldmeyer
Christopher Keating
Thomas Willadsen
George Reed
Katy Stenta

For September 8, 2024:

Women Who Won’t Be Quiet by Mary Austin based on Mark 7:24-37.
Second Thoughts: Evidence Of Grace by Dean Feldmeyer based on James 2:1-10 (11-13) 14-17.
Sermon illustrations by Tom Willadsen, Chris Keating.
Worship resources by George Reed.

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Embodied Faith

David Coffin

In many church circles, the cry goes out for, “We need good leadership!” Growing pressure is placed on clergy with the declining worship attendance and financial giving as well as lack of volunteers has gone on for decades in many churches. Both church leaders and often judicatories suggest that good leaders are needed. They even redefine pastoral seminary training programs into “leadership development, fund for leaders, formation for spiritual leaders etc.” All of today’s text texts suggest that maybe there needs to be leadership from the grassroots membership in the form of mentors.

Sermon Illustrations for Proper 18 | OT 23 | Pentecost 16 (2024)

Bonnie Bates
Mark Ellingsen
Frank Ramirez
Bill Thomas

Proverbs 22: 1-2, 8-9, 22-23
Riches aren’t important. This set of verses from the Proverbs reminds us that there are more important things than riches. Reputation or a good name is more important than having a lot of money. Both the poor and the rich have this in common. That being said, hoarding wealth isn’t good, but having enough to live on is important. In a nation that prides itself on each citizen “pulling themselves up by their bootstraps” it seems a foreign idea that we should ensure that everyone has enough.

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Rich Toward God

John E. Sumwalt

Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Has not God chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him? (v. 5)

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He's Not One Of Us

Janice B. Scott

Call to Worship:

When Jesus entered a house, he didn't want anyone to know he was there. Yet he couldn't escape notice, and people flocked to him. Let us too come to him today and receive his blessings and his healing touch.

Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes we don't notice you.
Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we fail to be aware of your amazing power.
Christ, have mercy.

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A Different Hunger

Constance Berg

Marsha and Richard had a beautiful home on a wooded lot just outside the suburbs. They worked hard to keep it to their standards and they entertained often. A large staff maintained the grounds and the house. Everything ran quite smoothly.

Marsha was a director of a hospice agency; Richard was the president of a prestigious bank. They had a comfortable life although they didn't spend much time in their home. They preferred to be on the go.

Proper 18 / Pentecost 16 / Ordinary Time 23

Mark Ellingsen

Theme of the Day
God cares for the poor.

Collect of the Day
After praising God for transforming sickness into health and death into life, petitions are offered that the faithful be opened to the power of His presence so they are ready to proclaim God's promises to the world. Providence and Evangelism are the dominant themes.

Psalm of the Day
Psalm 125
* A Song of Ascent (Pilgrims' Song), praying for deliverance from national enemies. This is a group lament.

Psalm 146

Schuyler Rhodes

There is a well-worn axiom that warns against mixing religion and politics. It was probably devised in an attempt to help smooth the rough places in some of those long holiday dinners with seldom-seen relatives. Keep the conversation polite, vague, and unchallenging. That way, all parties can stay through the dessert course and get home in one piece. In truth, there is wisdom in such an unwritten law. However, a serious people of faith must contend with the time after dinner when the relatives have dispersed and it's back to business as usual.

The Spiritual Gateway

Stan Purdum

Picture this: You are on your way to the airport to catch a flight to a wedding where you are in the wedding party only to become stuck in traffic. When you finally get to the airport, you have only minutes left to check in. Unfortunately, there's a long line at the airline desk and you know there is no hope of getting to the front of the line in time. Do you:

A. give up and say, "Oh well, they'll just have to go on without me"?

B. march up to the front of the line, push people out of the way and say, "Get out of the way. I'm going first"?

Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23

Charles And Donna Cammarata

Call To Worship
From Psalm 125.
Leader: Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion,
People: Which cannot be shaken and endures forever.
Leader: As the mountains surround Jerusalem,
People: So the Lord surrounds his people.
Leader: The power of evil will not control the people of righteousness,
People: For God will do good to the upright,
Leader: And those who turn away from God
People: Will be banished.
Leader: So evil will be overrun,

Deafness/Hearing

John H. Will

Call to Worship
Let us open our eyes -
To the wonder of God's goodness, God's love that fills this universe.
Let us open our ears -
To the wisdom of God's Word, the guidance it offers to life's journey.
Let us open our mouths -
To sound forth praise, the good news of redemption and release.
So let our worship be a full participation of self.
So let this company of God's people rejoice.

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