Thunder and Lightening Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 Matthew 21:33-46 October 2, 2005 Season of Pentecost "Fear" is the watchword for this morning's readings. Fear...
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Oct 11, 2005 7:43 pm
A Gentle Life Psalm 106 Philippians 4:1-9 October 9, 2005 Season of Pentecost Paul's admonition to his friends and co-workers is to continue on in gentleness....
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Oct 16, 2005 11:50 am
"Seeing God" Matthew 22:15-22 Exodus 33:12-23 October 16, 2005 Season of Pentecost We have been following Moses' story for quite some time now, listening to...
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Apr 16, 2006 2:27 am
"Real Life" April 19, 2006 Easter Sunday Acts 10:34-43 John 20:1-18 If I were to ask you, "what does it mean to you, to be alive?" What would you say? Would...
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May 7, 2006 12:09 pm
Shepherd God Psalm 23 John 10:11-18 May 7, 2006 Fourth Sunday after Easter "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." When I was a child, I misunderstood...
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May 15, 2006 2:18 pm
What Moms Teach Us About Loving God John 15:1-8 1 John 4:7-21 May 14, 2006 Mother's Day/Fifth Sunday of Easter A woman writes: A few years ago I went to renew...
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May 21, 2006 11:32 am
"You Didn't Choose Me, I Chose You" Acts 10:44-48 John 15:9-17 May 21, 2006 Sixth Sunday after Easter This morning's message from the Gospel of John speaks,...
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Jun 12, 2006 1:58 am
Adoption, God's Way Isaiah 6:1-8 Romans 8:12-17 Trinity Sunday June 11, 2006 When I worked as a volunteer at our town library the other day, it was raining...
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Jun 18, 2006 11:20 am
"David and Mustard Seeds" 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 Mark 4:26-34 June 18, 2006 Pentecost Season The gospel writer of Mark says that Jesus usually spoke in parables...
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Jul 2, 2006 7:15 pm
Healing Hands and Hearts Psalm 130 Mark 5:21-43 July 2, 2006 Independence Weekend This morning's account of Jesus and his healing of both the hemorrhaging...
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Jul 16, 2006 11:28 am
Sacred Times, Sacred Places Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Genesis 1:1-2:4 July 16, 2006 A Celebration of Earth & Heaven Meister Eckhart wrote, "Apprehend God in all...
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Aug 20, 2006 12:22 pm
A Starter-Pack of Wisdom Psalm 111 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14 August 20, 2006 Season of Pentecost Solomon started ruling Israel when he was only a boy. He may not...
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Sep 7, 2006 3:07 am
Faith From The Inside Out September 3, 2006 Season of Pentecost James 1:17-27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 It is what is on the inside that truly matters....
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Sep 13, 2006 10:02 pm
"All God's Children" September 10, 2006 Season of Pentecost Mark 7:24-37 James 2:1-10 Rachel is a friend of mine. She is a great pastor - very caring and...
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Oct 2, 2006 3:31 pm
The Power of Prayer October 1, 2006 Season of Pentecost Mark 9:38-50 James 5:13-20 This morning's reading from James extols the virtues of prayer - all kinds...
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Oct 12, 2006 4:03 pm
Faith Through Thick and Thin October 8, 2006 Pentecost Season Mark 10:13-16 Job 1:1; 2:1-10 This morning, I really appreciate the fact that our readings are so...
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Nov 5, 2006 2:23 am
What is it about Faith? October 29, 2006 Season after Pentecost Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Mark 10:46-52 What is the story with Job? Earlier this week, I told a friend...
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Nov 6, 2006 12:57 am
God Dwells with Us John 11:32-44 Revelation 21:1-6a November 5, 2006 All Saints Celebration Death is not easy to deal with. We all know that. Even Jesus didn't...
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Nov 15, 2006 8:01 pm
Emptying the Pockets of My Life. Mark 12:38-44 Psalm 42 November 12, 2006 Season of Pentecost There is a powerful story that has haunted me from the first time...
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Dec 18, 2006 2:52 pm
Creating Peace Within Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18 December 17, 2006 Third Sunday of Advent This morning, we hear from John the Baptist, using fear-tactics...
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Dec 18, 2006 2:54 pm
Being Refined December 10, 2007 Second Sunday of Advent Luke 1:68-79 Malachi 3:1-4 This morning's reading from Malachi is one of my favorites. The imagery is...
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Dec 24, 2006 9:11 pm
CHRISTMAS EVE MEDITATION Isaiah 9:2-7 Luke 2:1-20 December 24th 2007 I was singing for what my voice instructor, Rip calls his "Master Class," which includes...
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Dec 31, 2006 1:18 pm
Dressed for the New Year Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 Colossians 3:12-17 December 31, 2006 New Year's Eve Day What do you plan to wear to welcome in the New Year? Have...
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Jan 7, 2007 1:15 pm
"Following the Star" January 7, 2007 Epiphany Sunday Matthew 2:1-12 Isaiah 60:1-6 One night when I was a child, we were driving home from my grandparent's...
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Jan 14, 2007 2:44 am
What Kind of Gifts Do You Have? January 14, 2007 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 2:1-11 This morning's reading from 1 Corinthians is a familiar one to many of us....
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Jan 21, 2007 1:36 pm
Being Bodies January 21, 2007 third Sunday after Epiphany 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21 Have you given much thought to the fact that you live in a body?...
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Jan 28, 2007 1:21 pm
Living with Love Jeremiah 1:4-10 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 January 28, 2007 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany It is love that is the prime mover of life. Love is what...
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Feb 4, 2007 11:28 pm
New Rules for Fishing February 4, 2007 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Psalm 138 Luke 5:1-11 Jesus knew fishing. The disciples respected the fact that if Jesus...
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Feb 25, 2007 1:34 pm
Who Travels with You? February 25, 2007 First Sunday in Lent Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Luke 4:1-13 This week, we enter into the season of Lent. This is a period of...
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Mar 25, 2007 11:59 pm
Something New Psalm 126 Isaiah 43:16-21 Fifth Sunday in Lent March 25, 2007 God says through Isaiah, that we shouldn't stay too attached to the old ways, nor...
