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Call (see God's Calling/Election)

Caring (for Others)
Who Cares? Matthew 25:31-46, by Dr. David Rogne

Change
Time for a Change, Matthew 4:12-2, by Dr. David Rogne 
Leaving It All Behind, Matthew 4:12-23, by Rev. Randy L Quinn

Child (of God)
His Child Forever I am, 1 John 3:1-7 by Rev. Thomas N. Hall
Little Ones to Him Belong,  Mark 10:13-16 by Rev. Thomas Hall

Choice  (free will)
The road less traveled by T. Hall, Psalm 1
The House of I'M, by Rev. T. Hall, Mt. 7:21-29

Christian Living
Can Anything Good Come From Nazareth? by J Nadasi, Jn 1:43-51
Shema as Christian "Missions Statement", by Larry Rice, Deut. 34:1-12
RP or PR, anonymous, Mt. 25:1-13
Ruling with Righteousness, Jeremiah 23:1-6, Rev. Randy Quinn
The road less traveled by T. Hall, Psalm 1
How much is enough? by T. Hall, Luke 12:13-21
Blessed are the poor in spirit by T. Hall, Matthew 5:1-12
The House of I'M, by Rev. T. Hall, Mt. 7:21-29
Bring the Book 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 by Rev. Randy Quinn
Sermon: Sheep and Goats, Mt. 25:31-46 by Rev. Thomas Hall
Heart of a Champion, Corinthians 9:24-27 by Rev. Thomas Hall
Lessons from a Whirlwind, Job 42:1-6 (10-17) by Rev. Thomas Hall
Choosing The Right Path, Psalm 1, by John C. Bogle

Christ The King

What is a King? John 18:33-37, Rev. Karen A. Goltz
WHEN KINGDOMS COLLIDE John 18:33-38a, by Rev. Rick Thompson
Two Kings, Two Kingdoms John 18:33-37, by Rev. Randy Quinn
Ruling with Righteousness, Jeremiah 23:1-6, Rev. Randy Quinn
God's Reflectors, Colossians 1:11-20,  Randy Quinn 
Christ has the last word! John 18:33-37, by Sue In Cuba, KS
Alpha and the Omega, Revelation 1:4b-8, anonymous
The Feeding Trough of Justice, Ezekiel 34:11-24, by Rev. Randy Quinn
Meeting Christ's least brothers and sisters Mat 25:31-46, Rev. Frank Schaefer
Sermon: Sheep and Goats, Mathew 25:31-46, by Rev. Thomas Hall
Do Lord, Do Remember Me! by F.S., Luke 23:33-43
The Cobbler and His Guest, by HW in HI, Mat. 25:31-46
Touching the King, Isaiah 58:1-12, Nail-Bender in NC
The Truth About Jesus The King, John 18:33-37, by Rev. Thomas Hall
Christ has the last word! John 18:33-37, by Sue In Cuba, KS
Christ's Kingdom--a Standard of Heaven, John 18:33-37, by NW in UK

Christmas

Giving Like Magi,   Matthew 2:1-12, by Rev. Randy  Quinn
Catching Glimpses of God, Luke 2:22-40, Rev. Karen A. Goltz
Manger and Cross, Luke 2:22-40, by Rev. Richard Gehring
Christ In Our Midst, Luke 2:22-40, Revs. Randy Quinn and F. Schaefer
A New Reason to Sing, Jeremiah 31:7-14 Rev. Randy Quinn
Christmas Through God's Eyes, Isaiah 63:7-9 , Rev. Randy Quinn
The Untold Story of Christmas, Matthew 2:13-33, by Richard Gehring
The Child with Four Names, Isaiah 9:1-7, by Dr. David Rogne
Seeing a Great Light (Candlelight Service), Isaiah 9:1-7, Rev. Randy Quinn
A Child in the Lime Light, Isaiah 9:1-7, by Rev. Randy L. Quinn
Called By God and Nowhere To Go!  Luke 1:26-38, by Rev. Frank Schaefer
It’s Time!  Luke 2:1-20, by Rev. Rick Thompson
FOR YOU—TODAY!  Luke 2:1-20, by Rev. Richard Thompson
Joy to the World!  Luke 2:1-20, by Rev. F. Schaefer
GOD'S GRACE IS REVEALED, Titus 2:11-14, by Rev. Randy Quinn
Are You Ready For Christmas? Titus 2:11-15, by Dr. David Rogne
Reflecting the Light, John 1:1-14, Rev. Brian K Eiss
Close to the Father’s Heart, John 1:1-18 by Rev. Randy Quinn
Incarnation   John 1:1-18, by Richard Gehring
Reflections of Light, John 1:1-18; 8:12, Rev. Randy L. Quinn
Can You See the Light? John 1:1-14, by Rev. F. Schaefer
God has Pitched a Tent, John 1: 1-18, by Rev. John Nadasi
O Christmas Tree,  Isaiah 11:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-12, Richard Gehring
No Christmas Without Mary, Luke 1:39-55, by Rev. Frank Schaefer
Christmas is about Bearing Jesus, Luke 1:26-38, by Rev. Delmar Wright
Who is This King of Glory?, by HW in HI, Luke 2:1-20
When Christmas Doesn't Mean Much, by El Jefe, John 1:1-14
Telling the Christmas Story, by DP in DL, John 1:1-14, Psam 23
Does God Have Your Attention? author unknown, Mat. 2:1-15
Jesus Christ is the Light, by Rick in VA, Luke 2:1-20
The Exodus, A Fleeing, by Nail-Bender in NC, Mat. 2:13-23
A Light To Lighten Our Darkness, by Gary Roth, John 1: 1-14
The Meaning of Christmas is God's Seeking Us, author unknown, Luke 2:1-20
It's Not What You Have!   by HW in HI, Luke 2:1-10
Only a Word?, by Kurt Hansen, John 1:1-14
O Holy Night, by Rev. Susan Russel, Luke 2:1-20
The Meaning of Christmas, Luke 2:1-20 by Rick in VA
When righteousness and compassion meet by T. Hall, Matthew 1:18-25
The mystery of the word made flesh by F. Schaefer, John 1:1-8
The magi by T. Hall, Matthew 2:1-11
Catching the first train out of town by T. Hall, Matthew 2:13-23
God Will Make A Way, Luke 1:39-55 by Rev. Thomas Hall
God's Light is Dawning, all lessons, esp. John 1:1-14by HW in HI

Christology  (Logos, Christ's Lordship; see also Jesus)
Only a Word?, by Kurt Hansen, John 1:1-14
Who is This King of Glory?, by HW in HI, Luke 2:1-20
God has Pitched a Tent, by John Nadasi, John 1:1-18   
The Lord has need of it , R. Cueni, T. Hall, ed., Luke 19:28-40
The mystery of the word made flesh by F. Schaefer, John 1:1-8
The Truth about Christ the King, by T. Hall, John 18:33-37
Knowing the Secret Mark 1:3-11 by Rev. Thomas Long
On the Way, Mark 8:31-38 by Rev. Thomas Hall

Church Ministry
What about the rest of us? by T. Hall, Luke 10:1-10; 16-20
Trouble back at headquarters by T. Hall, Acts 11: 1-18
Christ and culture by T. Hall, Acts 17:22-31
Will We Find God here?, by F. Schaefer, Psalm 146, Ruth 1:1-1, Mark 12:28-34 

Commandment (see God's Law)

Commitment
Standing Firm!, by John Nadasi, Mark 1:29-39 , Eph 6:10-20
Where Your Treasure Is, Your Heart Will Be Also, by HW in HI, Mat 6:1-6, 16-21
Why Don't You Do It Now?, by RevJan, Mat. 3:1-12
Convictions, by F.S., Mt. 10:24-39
Cornerstone of the Kingdom, by DGBradley, Mt. 21:33-46
Promises, by BHal, various texts
Giving of Ourselves, annonymous, Mt. 25:1-13
Give yourself away by T. Hall, Jeremia 1:4-10
Commitment by F. Schaefer, Acts 7:55-60
An easy choice  by T. Hall, Luke 9:51-62
The House of I'M, by Rev. T. Hall, Mt. 7:21-29
Brood of Chickens, Luke 13:31-35 by Rev. Randy L. Quinn
Bring the Book 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 by Rev. Randy Quinn
Conversion is a Comma, Not a Period, John 3:1-17 by Rev. Thomas Hall

Communion
Fed by Christ, by Philip Van Dam, John 6:1-21
Christ Has Prepared a Banquet, by HW in HI, Mat 6:1-6, 16-21
Have Mercy on Me, Doug in Riverside, Psalm 51:1-12
A Table in the Wilderness, by ML in PA, Mat. 14:13-21
Temptation by T. Hall, Luke 4:1-13
Life of the party by T. Hall, Luke 14:25-33
Remembering Our Source, Deut 26:1-11 by Rev. Thomas Hall
 Now the Feast... Jim from B.C. John 6:51-58
 The Bread of Life, Simon Rundell, John 6:51-58

Compassion
When righteousness and compassion meet by T. Hall, Matthew 1:18-25
Radical lovers by T. Hall, Genesis 54:3-11, 15

Confession (see also Forgiveness)
Create in me a clean heart by T. Hall, Psalm 51

Consumerism
Overcoming Consumerism, Rev. Frank Schaefer

Control
Out of Control? Turn to God!   Jim from B.C., Mark 4:35-41

Conversion/Re-Dedication (see also Re-Commitment)
Mountain Top Experiences, by F. S., Matthew 17:1-9
Illustration: Conversion Story of John Wesley, by revup
Lost and Found, by Judith Freeman Clark, Mt. 21:23-31
Come Follow Me, Brad Hall, Isaiah 6:1-6, John 3: 1-17
Nets, menders, and followers by T. Hall, Matthew 4:12-23
Conversion by T. Hall, Acts 9: 1-6 (7-20)
Conversion is a Comma, Not a Period, John 3:1-17 by Rev. Thomas Hall

Courage
Take courage, I'm right beside you! by T. Hall, Haggai 1: 15b-2:9
Acting With Boldness, 2 Cor 3:12-4:2 by Rev. Randy L. Quinn
Fugitive or Pilgrim? by Leslie, I Kings 19:1-8     (also uses Psalm 34:1-10)

Covenant
Covenant by T. Hall, James 4:13-17;   Genesis 15
The House of I'M, by Rev. T. Hall, Mt. 7:21-29
Bitterness &Faithfulness, Ruth 1:1-18 by Rev. Thomas Hall

Creation
A Celebration of Creation,  Genesis 1:1-2:4a by Richard Gehring
Mishpat--God's order permeates the chaos by T. Hall, Habakkuk, 1:1-4; 2:1-4
Lessons We Can Learn from Birds, Mat 6:26-27, Isaiah 40:31, Rev. Frank Schaefer
Guardians of the Earth, Rev. Frank Schaefer
Overcoming Consumerism, Rev. Frank Schaefer

Cross
Take Up Your Cross!  by Victoria Kempf, Mark 8:31-38