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John Burke
May 2005
Romans 12:9-21
We live in a rapidly changing world. Technology changes by the minute. Children learn today in the 6th grade what was...
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John Burke
May 2005
Matthew 16:13-20
In today’s world we are constantly faced with the peril of identity theft. We are cautioned about how quickly our...
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John Burke
May 2005
Matthew 15:10-28
Do you remember when you were a child at Christmas? I remember one year I wanted a bike. I did not let up on my Dad....
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Jimmy Gentry
May 2005
Matthew 14:22-33
Mary Irwin, wife of former astronaut Jim Irwin, produced a book entitled Seeing the Invisible. Her words challenge...
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Jimmy Gentry
May 2005
Matthew 14:13-21
Danny Bush entitles a chapter in his book Invitation to the Feast, “Dinner on the Grounds.” One of my earliest memories...
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Jimmy Gentry
May 2005
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Remember the line from the movie, Jerry McGuire? “Show me the money!” Some have used it in stewardship...
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Don Pucik
May 2005
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Walking in the hot summer sun, we were enjoying a wilderness hike near a saltwater marsh in south Louisiana....
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Derl Keefer
December 28, 2008
1st Sunday After Christmas
Luke 2:22-40
The shepherds have returned to their flocks. Seared into their memory is the brush of angel wings, an angelic choir and the original version of the "Hallelujah Chorus." The angel choir rows are empty, and the angel trumpeters are silent. They have returned to their heavenly spots to watch the unfolding drama of the earthly visitation of God as He walks the dusty streets and trails of Israel. The angels will listen with awe as He interacts with humanity. They will especially be interested in His three years of "rabbinic teaching," horrified at the crucifixion but elated at resurrection morning.
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Derl Keefer
December 21, 2008
4th Sunday of Advent (B)
Luke 1:26-38
In a Christmas sermon, Billy Strayhorn, wrote that modern technology was making it much more difficult to "unwrap" Christmas: "It has given...
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Derl Keefer
December 14, 2008
3rd Sunday of Advent (B)
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
"‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and...
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Jonathan Kever
December 7, 2008
2nd Sunday of Advent (B)
2 Peter 3:8-15a
I enjoy traveling to new places, experiencing different cultures and the peculiarities that distinguish cultures. I enjoy the different architectures...
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Jonathan Kever
November 30, 2008
1st Sunday of Advent (B)
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Decorating the house, writing cards, shopping for gifts, Christmas tree hunting, grocery lists, preparations for guests or preparations...
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Jonathan Kever
November 23, 1008
Christ the King (A)
Ephesians 1:15-23
When we hear the word enlightenment it conjures up all kinds of images—everything from a meditating, levitating contemplative to a pointy-eared,...
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Rick Ezell
November 16, 2008
Proper 28 (A)
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Suppose you attend a play in a great theater. Before the play begins, noise, bustle, confusion and movement can be heard from behind the curtains....
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