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Abraham
God's Love is Broader Than Our Mind, by Susan in SanPedro, Genesis 22:1-14, Mark 8:31-38

Acceptance  (see Inclusive Christian Attitude or Unity)

Advent
Getting What We Deserve, Luke 23:33-43, by Rev. Randy L. Quinn
Joy to the World Luke 1:39-55,  by Rev. Randy Quinn  
Christmas is about Bearing Jesus, Luke 1:26-38, by Rev. Delmar Wright
Peace Incarnate,  Micah 5:2-5a, by Rev. Randy L. Quinn
No Christmas Without Mary, Luke 1:39-55, by Rev. Frank Schaefer
John's Tough Love,  Luke 3:7-18, by Rev. Karen A. Goltz
Joy, Philippians 4:4-7, Zephania 3:14-20, by Rev. Susan Miller
Giving Love, Luke 3:7-18, by Rev. Frank Schaefer
EXPECTING SOMETHING?   Luke 3:7-18, by Rev. Rick Thompson 
Making a List, Checking it Twice, Malachi 3:1-4, Rev. Randy Quinn
Sinners Anonymous Luke 3:1-18, by Richard Gehring   
Something’s Coming Luke 21:25-36; 1 Thess 3:9-13 , Rev. Karen A. Goltz
Here I Come, Ready or Not, Luke 21: 25-26, by Dr. David Rogne 
Facing the Future, Luke 21:25-36, by Rev. Rick Thompson 
Have No Fear! Luke 1:26-38, Rev Randy L Quinn  
Playing Favorites, Luke 1:26-38, by Rev. Elizabeth Quick 
I'm the Mother of God!  Luke 1:26-38, by Rev. Frank Schaefer 
Song From the Underside, Luke 1:47-55, by Rev. Cindy Weber
To Those Who Don't Get It, from God with Love, Jn 1:6-8, 19-28, DG Bradley   
Preparing the Heart, John 1:6-8, 19-28, by Rev. Randy Quinn    
Who Am I?  Who Are You?  John 1:6-8, 19-28, by Rev. Randy Quinn 
A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS, Mark 1:1-8 , by Rev. Rick Thompson
The Hopes and Fears of All the Years, Isaiah 40:1-11, Randy Quinn 
GOING HOME, Isaiah 40:1-11 & Mark 1:1-8, by Rev. Rick Thompson
Still Waiting, Isaiah 64:1-9 & Mark 13:24-3, by Richard Gehring
GET READY, GET SET Mark 13:24-37, by Dr. David Rogne
Making the most of life today, Mk 13: 24-37, Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson
Hope for a Broken World  Romans 5:1-5, by Rev. Frank Schaefer
Have a Little Faith, Joseph! Matthew 1:18-25, by Rev. Frank Schaefer
Give Him the Name Jesus, Matthew 1:18-25, Randy L. Quinn
God with Us,  Isaiah 7:10-16 / Matthew 1:18-25, by Rev. Richard Gehring
A Holy Disruption, Matthew 1:18-25, by Rev. Rick Thompson
What Do We Expect? Matthew 11:2-11, by Rev. Rick Thompson
Who Is Jesus?  Isaiah 35:1-10 and Matthew 11:2-11, Richard Gehring
The Highway to the Future is Hope   Isaiah 35:1-10, by Dr. David Rogne
O Christmas Tree,  Isaiah 11:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-12, Richard Gehring 
As the World Turns, Isaiah 11:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-12, Richard Gehring 
How Then Should We Wait for the Lord? Mat 24:36-44, Frank Schaefer
Live Like Today Is The Day  Matthew 24:36-44. By Dr. David Rogne 
KEEP AWAKE!  Rom 13:11-14; Mat 24:36-44, Rev. Rick Thompson
WALK IN THE LIGHT! Isaiah 2:1-5, by Rev. Rick Thompson
Joseph's Predicament, by Gary Roth, Mat 1:18-25
Jesus, Are You Really the One? by Dubby in Topeka, Mat 11:2-11
Expecting A Different Kind of King, by RevJan, Mat 11:2-11
Christmas Is Worth Waiting For, by HW in HI, Mat 11:2-11
Second Thoughts, by Gary Roth, Mat 11:2-11
Why Don't You Do It Now?, by RevJan, Mat. 3:1-12
The Peaceable Kingdom, by HW in HI, Mat. 3:1-12
How Should We Wait For The Lord?, RevJan, Mat 24:36-44, Isaiah 2:1-5
Christmas is Closer Than You Realize, by Gary Roth, Mat 24:36-44
A People of Hope, by Nail-Bender in NC, Romans 13:11-14
Dramatic Monologue: Rebuild!, by Kelly in Alberta, Isa 65:17-25
Keep Awake!, by DWR, Mark 13:24-37
The Foundation of the Gospel, by DG Bradley, Mark 1: 1-8
Who Will Shine the Light, by Florida Ron, John 1:6-8, 19-28
Fifteen and Willing to Serve, by John Nadasi, Luke 1:26-38
The Messenger, the Mystery, and the Meaning, by DG Bradley, Lk 1:26-38
The Pause Between Two Notes, by Gary in New Bern, Luke 1:26-38
What time is it? by T. Hall, Romans 13:11-14
Preparing for the Child, Matthew 3:1-12 by Rev. Randy Quinn
Changing Perceptions, Isaiah 35:1-10, Mat 11:2-6, Rev. Randy Quinn
God's Postal Carrier, Jeremiah 33:14-16 Adapted from Roy E. Fowler
The Advent of the Lord, Luke 21:25-36, by Sue in Cuba, KS
Be waiting, be watchful, Matthew 24:36-44, Gary in New Bern

Adversity (see also Persecution)
Take courage, I'm right beside you! by T. Hall, Haggai 1: 15b-2:9
Storm's a brewing by T. Hall, Acts 5
How do you score on God's test? by F. Schaefer, 1 Cor 10:1-13
Catching the first train out of town by T. Hall, Matthew 2:13-23
No matter what will come my way, by F. Schaefer, Job 1:1, 2:1-10
What Could Be Said Of Us?  Acts 5:27-32 Rev. Randy Quinn
Take Up Your Cross!  by Victoria Kempf, Mark 8:31-38
Trusting God in the Wilderness, 1 Cor 10:1-13 by Rev. Frank
Don't Sing No Jail-House Blues, Acts 16:16-34 by Rev. Thomas Hall

All Saints Day
Saints, by Rev. Frank Schaefer., Luke 6:20-31
Inheritance of the Saints Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18, Rev. Randy L Quinn   
Look to Him & Be Radiant, Psalm 34:5,  anonymous
New Heaven, New Earth, Rev 21:1–6a, by Rev. William A. Palmer, Jr.
ALL THINGS NEW Rev 21:1-6a, John 11:32-44, Rev. Rick Thompson
Accepting Death, John 11:32-44, by by Jim from BC
The Best is Yet to Come, John 11: 32-44, by Jim from BC
All of God’s Blessings, Matthew 5:1-13 by Rev. Gary Roth

Angels
Song From the Underside, Luke 1:47-55, by Rev. Cindy Weber
The Messenger, the Mystery, and the Meaning, DG Bradley, Luke 1:26-38
Angels in Heavenly Fields,by Pasthersyl

Anger
How to Deal With Anger, John 2:13-22, by F. Schaefer
Divine Anger?  Ephesians 4.25-52 by Rev. Frank Schaefer

Anointing
Make This Your Common Practice, James 5:13-20 by Rev. Thomas Hall

Apocalypse (see Time)

Ascension Day
Christ's Last Words: Let Them Be One, by Chuck in DC, John 17:1-11
Where Are You Gazing?, by Janet in NJ, Acts 1:6-14
You say hello, I say goodbye by Thomas Hall, Acts 1:6-14, Jn 17:20-26
Between absence and presence by T. Hall, Acts 1:1-14
Better Late Than Never, Luke 24:44-53 by Rev. Frank Schaefer
A Rich Inheritance  Ephesians 1:15-23, by Rev. Randy Quinn
Unfinished Business, Acts 1:15-17; 21-26, by Rev. Thomas Hall
Revelation, Luke 24:36-49, by Rev. Frank Schaefer
The Cash Value of Forgiveness, Luke 24:36-53, Lee A. Wyatt
By Faith in His Name, Luke 24:36b-48, by DGBradley
Ascension Sunday Rev. Heather Howland Bobbitt, Lk 24:44-53, Acts 1:11
Stay With Us, Acts 1:6-14, by Rev. Kristen Capel

Ash Wednesday
Where Your Treasure Is, Your Heart Will Be Also, by HW in HI, Mat 6:1-6, 16-21
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
Create in me a clean heart by T. Hall, Psalm 51
HOW TO CLEAN UP YOUR ACT, Psalm 51:1-17, by  David Rogne
Why Are You Doing That?  Matthew 6:1-8, 16-18, by  David Rogne    
What about Prayer and Fasting? Matthew 6:1-21, by Rev. Frank Schaefer  
The Cross of Ashes, various Scriptures, by Rev. Melinda Harwood
Touching the King, Isaiah 58:1-12, Nail-Bender in NC

Assurance
Welcome home by T. Hall, John 14:23-29
The good shepherd by T. Hall, Psalm 23
Salvation by T. Hall, Galatians 3:23-29
How do you score on God's test? by F. Schaefer, 1 Cor 10:1-13
Don't Worry, Be Happy, by F. Schaefer, Mat. 6:25-34
A Great . . .Affirmation About Our World, Ephesians 1:3-14 by Thomas Hall
Jesus the Loving Shepherd, Psalm 23 by Rev. Thomas Hall
His Child Forever I am, 1 John 3:1-7 by Rev. Thomas N. Hall
Jesus the Loving Shepherd, Psalm 23 and John 10:11-18 by Rev. Thomas Hall

Atonement (see also Repentance; see also Good Friday)
He never said a mumbalin' word by T. Hall, Luke 23:33-43
God took our shame by T. Hall, various texts
Palm and Passion, Mark 11:1-11, chpts. 14-15 by Rev. Thomas Hall