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Palm Sunday
Happy Palm Sunday, Luke 19:35-38, Rev. Frank Schaefer
Open Wide the Gates, by Leslie Depenbrock, Mark 11:1-11
Peter--A Disciple in the Making, by Rev. Frank Schaefer., Matthew 26:69-75
Why did the cheering stop? by John Nadasi, Mark 11:1-11
A Holy Week Letter to Jesus, by Pascack Pastor, Luke 19:28-48 
The Lord has need of it , R. Cueni,  Rev. Tom  Hall, ed., Luke 19:28-40
God took our shame by Rev. Tom Hall, various texts
Palm and Passion, Mark 11:1-11, 14-15 by Rev. Thomas Hall
Palm Sunday: An Invitation to Live, Matthew 21:1-11, by Rev. Cindy Weber
The World Greets its Savior   Matthew 21:1-11, by Rev. Frank Schaefer
Who Cares? Isaiah 50:4-9a (Matthew 21:1-11/27:11-56), Randy L Quinn
The Right Frame of Mind, Philippians 2:5-11, By Dr. David Rogne 
The Penitent Thief, Luke 23:39-43, by Rev. Doug Ferguson
Blessed is the One Who Comes in the Name, Mt 21:1-11, Rev. Richard Gehring
He Never Said a Mumblin’ Word, Luke 23:33-43, by Rev. Thomas Hall
Tale of Two Parades, Mark 11:1-11, by Rev. Cindy Weber  
Everyone Loves a Parade,  Mark 11:1-11, by Randy  Quinn              
Listen, Hear, Speak,  Isaiah 50:4-9a, Rev. Randy L Quinn    
Open Wide the Gates, Mark 11:1-11, by Leslie Depenbrock
Doing the works of Jesus, Mark 11:1-11, by HW in HI
Name Calling Isa 50:4-9a; Lk 19:28-40; Lk 23:1-49, Rev. Karen Goltz
He Stoops to Conquer, Philippians 2:1-11, by Dr. David Rogne
The Penitent Thief Luke 23:39-43, by Rev. Frank Schaefer
Standing at a Distance Luke 23:1-49, by Rev. Randy L Quinn  

Pandemic (See Healing)

Paralytic healed
Just dropping in, by Gary in New Bern, Mark 2:1-12
Fetched by Friends, by Jonathan Evans, Mark 2:1-12

Parenting
Two Sons, One Father, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 by Rev. Randy L. Quinn

Patience
Patience by Rev. Tom Hall James 5:7-10

Peace
Peace Incarnate,  Micah 5:2-5a, by Rev. Randy L. Quinn
The Peaceable Kingdom, by HW in HI, Mat. 3:1-12
It's a jungle out there by Rev. Tom Hall, Isaiah 11:1-10
QUIET, PLEASE Psalm 46, by Dr. David Rogne

Pentecost Sunday
Greater Things to Come! John 14:8-17, by Rev. Randy L. Quinn 
Doing the Works of Jesus, John 14:1-17, by HW in HI
Adopted by God, Romans 8:14-17,  by Rev. Randy Quinn
The Spirit of Advocacy, John 15:26 - 16:15, by Rev. Randy L. Quinn 
Interceding for the Young Saints, Romans 8:22-27, Randy L Quinn
The Spirit of Hope, Romans 8:22-27, by Rev. Rick Thompson
Revive us again, Ezek. 37:1-14, by Frank Schaefer
With Open Hearts John 7:37-39, Rev. Randy Quinn
Surprised by the Spirit, Numbers 11:24-30 and Acts 2:1-21, Richard Gehring
Breaking Down the Walls in Christ's Name, Acts 2:1-21, Rev. Frank Schaefer
Expecting the Unexpected, Acts 2:1-21, Rev. Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummel
Tuning up to God's Spirit Acts 2:1-20, by Rev. Frank Schaefer
Dreaming Along the Margins, Acts 2:1-21, by Rev. Cindy Weber
Of Dreams and Visions, by Rev. Frank Schaefer., Acts 2:1-21
Using the Gifts of God, by Rick Mason, Acts 2:1-21
A Little Piece of Pentecost, Brad Hall, Acts 2: 1-21; Exekiel 37:1-14
When God Sends Forth the Spirit, John Nadasi, John 15:26-16:15
God is still with us, by Sue in Cuba,  KS, Acts 2:1-21
What language shall we use? by Rev. Tom Hall, Acts 2
Overcoming Pentecost or: What Do We Do When the Spirit Starts Messing With our Worship?, by Rev. Tom Hall, Acts 2:1-21
Clattering Bones and Stammering Lips, Ezekiel 37 & Acts 2 Rev. Thomas Hall

Persecution
Storm's a brewing by Rev. Tom Hall, Acts 5
Commitment by F. Schaefer, Acts 7:55-60
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
Getting the Hell Out: Tormented People, Luke 8:26-39 Reprinted from Max Lucado.
When Victory is More than Wins and Losses, 1 John 5:1-6 by Rev. Thomas Hall

Perseverance
Keep Awake!, by DWR, Mark 13:24-37
How Should We Wait For The Lord?, by RevJan, Mat 24:36-44, Isaiah 2:1-5
Attaching the fullness of our faith by Rev. Tom Hall, Hebrews 11:29-12:2
Faith for the Long Term, John 6:56 -69, by Rev. Dr. Wright

Persistence
God is Their God Too!, by Debbie in Bangor, Mt. 15:21-28
The Church--A Stumbling Block? by DGBradley
Shameless praying by Rev. Tom Hall, Luke 11:1-1
Don't Sing No Jail-House Blues, Acts 16:16-34 by Rev. Thomas Hall

Pilgrim(age)
Fugitive or Pilgrim? by Leslie, I Kings 19:1-8 (also uses Psalm 34:1-10)

Politics
Melchizedek, by KK in Brookfield, Hebrews 5:5-10

Possibilities / Potential (see "God's Promises")

Potter's Wheel
Yielded and still by E. A. Peterson, Jeremiah 18:1-11
God the Master Potter, Jeremiah 18:1-11 by Rev. Randy Quinn

Prayer
Invitation to Prayer , Luke 9:28-36, by Rev. Randy Quinn           
Take Time, Make Time to Pray, Luke 9:28-36. by Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummel
What Prayer is Not, Luke11:1-13, Rev. Frank Schaefer
How Then Shall We Pray, by RevJan, Luke 18:9-14
Holy Stubbornness, by Rev. Frank Schaefer., Luke 18:1-8
Prayer Should Be A Priority, by RevJan, Luke 18:1-8
Shameless praying by Rev. Tom Hall, Luke 11:1-1
Praying or just saying words? by Rev. Tom Hall, Luke 18:9-14
Prayer mountain by Rev. Tom Hall, Luke 9:28-36, (37-43)
Why Pray? Luke 11:1-13 by Rev. Heather McCance
A Turn to the Future, Luke 18:1-8 by Rev. Kerstin Barnes
Make This Your Common Practice, James 5:13-20 by Rev. Thomas Hall

Preaching
Preach the word! by Rev. Tom Hall, 2 Tim 3:14-4:5
A New Teaching, Mark 1:21-28 by Rev. Thomas Hall
God's Postal Carrier, Jeremiah 33:14-16 Adapted from a sermon by Roy E. Fowler
The Message and the Messenger, Luke 3:1-6 Malachi 3:1-4 by Rev. J. Clemens

Presence of God
Much Fruit, excerpt from Murray, chapter 12, John 15: 1-8
For The Love Of It All, Rev. Draughon, John 15: 9-17
Walking lessons by Rev. Tom Hall, Luke 24:13-35
Take courage, I'm right beside you! by Rev. Tom Hall, Haggai 1: 15b-2:9
How do you score on God's test? by F. Schaefer, 1 Cor 10:1-13
Between absence and presence by Rev. Tom Hall, Acts 1:1-14
No matter what will come my way, by F. Schaefer, Job 1:1, 2:1-10
Will We Find God here?, by F. Schaefer, Psalm 146, Ruth 1:1-1, Mark 12:28-34 
"Worship Is . . ." Is what?" Isaiah 6:1-13, by Rev. Thomas Hall
Trusting God in the Wilderness, 1 Cor 10:1-13 by Rev. Frank Schaefer
Jesus the Loving Shepherd, Psalm 23 by Rev. Thomas Hall
Getting the Hell Out: Tormented People, Luke 8:26-39 Reprinted from Max Lucado.
Jesus the Loving Shepherd, Psalm 23 and John 10:11-18 by Rev. Thomas Hall

Prison
Don't Sing No Jail-House Blues, Acts 16:16-34 by Rev. Thomas Hall

Promises (see God's promises)

Prophecy
God's Postal Carrier, Jeremiah 33:14-16 Adapted from a sermon by Roy E. Fowler
The Message and the Messenger, Luke 3:1-6 Malachi 3:1-4 by Rev. J. Clemens

Providence, God's Provisions/Protection
We all Like Sheep, by HW in HI, Psalm 23
A Table in the Wilderness, by ML in PA, Mat. 14:13-21
If God is For Us, by DGBradley, Mat. 13:31-33, 44-52
God Cares, by HW in HI, Exodus 16:2-15
Welcome home by Rev. Tom Hall, John 14:23-29
Storm's a brewing by Rev. Tom Hall, Acts 5
Mishpat--God's order permeates the chaos by Rev. Tom Hall, Habakkuk, 1:1-4; 2:1-4
Catching the first train out of town by Rev. Tom Hall, Matthew 2:13-23
Destruction or Recycling? by Rev. Tom Hall, Mark 13:1-8
Don't Worry, Be Happy, by F. Schaefer, Mat. 6:25-34
Peeking Through the Window of Grace, John 2:1-11 by Rev. Randy L. Quinn
What Could Be Said Of Us?  Acts 5:27-32 Rev. Randy Quinn
Don't Sing No Jail-House Blues, Acts 16:16-34 by Rev. Thomas Hall
The Exodus, a Fleeing, Matthew 2:13-23 by Nail-Bender in NC
Unfinished Business, Acts 1:15-17; 21-26 by Rev. Thomas Hall
World's Greatest Children's Story for Adults, 1 Samuel 17 by Rev. Thomas Hall
God Provides, Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 by Rev. Thomas Hall
A New Future is Possible, 1 Samuel 1:4-10 by Rev. Thomas Hall
God Will Make A Way, Luke 1:39-55 by Rev. Thomas Hall
 Fugitive or Pilgrim? by Leslie, I Kings 19:1-8(also uses Psalm 34:1-10)

Psalms
The road less traveled by Rev. Tom Hall  Psalm 1
Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God of Hosts, Psalm 8  S.A. Taylor
Sweeter Also Than Honey, by  Edwin Searcy  Psalm 19
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Psalm 22  by F. Schaefer
We all Like Sheep, by HW in HI. Psalm 23
Telling the Christmas Story, by DP in DL, Psalm 23
The Good Shepherd by Rev. Tom Hall, Psalm 23
Have Mercy on Me, Doug in Riverside  Psalm 51:1-12  
Create in me a clean heart by Rev. Tom Hall  Psalm 51:1-12  
Let the Redeemed of the Lord say so! Psalm 107 by Rev. Thomas Hall
Jesus the Loving Shepherd, Psalm 23 and John 10:11-18 by Rev. Thomas Hall
Choosing The Right Path, Psalm 1, by John C. Bogle

Purpose
Stating the Purpose Luke 4:14-21, by Rev. Randy Quinn
What Color is Your Parachute?  1 Cor 12:1-11 by Rev. Thomas Hall
People of God's Destiny, Jeremiah 1:4-10 by Rev. Frank Schaefer
The Covenant, Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 by Rev. Thomas Hall
Our Higher Purpose in Life  John 1:29-42, by Rev. Frank Schaefer