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Paula Fontana Qualls
September 2004
Luke 23:33-43
Jesus, who was proclaimed "King of the Jews" upon his crucifixion, was the antithesis of popular notions regarding a...
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Chuck Sackett
September 2004
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
"You didn't come here to walk." The only negative comment I've heard in a dozen marathons came in my first;...
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Chuck Sackett
September 2004
Luke 20:27-38
Tony Campolo's sermon, "It's Friday, but Sunday's Coming," captures the essence of so much of life. Life is full of...
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Timothy J. Peck
July 2004
1 Timothy 6:6-19
Are you living the "good life"? In your more reflective times, are you happy with the lifestyle you've chosen? Throughout...
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Timothy J. Peck
July 2004
1 Timothy 2:1-7
In recent years a rhetoric of "warfare" has dominated the evangelical church's commentary on social issues in the...
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John D. Burke
July 2004
1 Timothy 1:12-17
What words of encouragement can a father give to his son as he approaches manhood? While not a new idea, upon completion...
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John D. Burke
July 2004
Philemon 1-21
The text is part of Paul's amazing letter written on behalf of a runaway slave, named Onesimus. After meeting Paul the...
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Greg Hollifield
Jan. 4, 2009
Second Sunday After Christmas (B)
Ephesians 1:3-14
At this point in the year when we’re trying to recall our Christmas benefactors in order to acknowledge their generosity with an appropriate thank-you note, we do well to remember the spiritual blessings bestowed upon us by our Supreme Benefactor—blessings listed by Paul in Ephesians 1:3-14.
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Greg Hollifield
Jan. 11, 2009
Baptism of the Lord (B)
Genesis 1:1-5
Everyone knows the joke about the fellow who, when asked for directions, always answered, “You can’t get there from here.”
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Greg Hollifield
Jan. 18, 2009
Second Sunday After Epiphany (B)
1 Samuel 3:1-20
If a preacher occupies the pulpit long enough, he is likely to experience just about anything. During my first pastorate, lightning struck...
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Jerry Drace
Jan. 25, 2009
Third Sunday After Epiphany (B)
Mark 1:14-20
Two men who were earthly cousins shared a common faith and a heavenly Father. In this passage John the Baptist is ending his ministry in...
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Jerry Drace
Feb. 1, 2009
Fourth Sunday After Epiphany (B)
Mark 1:21-28
Jesus has now chosen four men to be His first followers. They were two sets of brothers. Simon Peter and Andrew were casting their net. This...
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Mark Johnson
Feb. 8, 2009
Fifth Sunday After Epiphany (B)
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
You’re in a conference in a big meeting room in a fancy hotel. You get to the meeting early. Over to the side of the room is a very...
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Mark Johnson
Feb. 15, 2009
Sixth Sunday After Epiphany (B)
2 Kings 5:1-14
What is your wildest dream for your church? As you ponder that question, you may have a dream of a place where there is joy and excitement....
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