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Sermon Isaiah 55:7 The Joy of Being Wrong Pastor Vince Gerhardy No one likes to be wrong. There is no joy in making mistakes. A company, feeling it was time for a shake-up, hires a new CEO. This new boss is determined to rid the company of all slackers. On a tour of the facilities, … Continue reading “Isaiah 55:7 The Joy of Being Wrong (Gerhardy) – Bible study”

Sermon Isaiah 55:1-9 God’s Way or Our Way? Dr. Keith Wagner For me, at the heart of this passage from Isaiah 55 are the words; “My thoughts are not your thoughts and my ways are not your ways.” To know what God is thinking or to know how God works is impossible for us to … Continue reading “Isaiah 55:1-9 God’s Way or Our Way? (Wagner) – Bible study”

Sermon Isaiah 55:10-13 God’s Will Be Done The Rev. Dr. James D. Kegel Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Amen. One of the joys of being a parent is being able to read with one’s children. I loved it when they were small and I … Continue reading “Isaiah 55:10-13 God’s Will Be Done (Kegel) – Bible study”

Children’s Sermon Isaiah 58:1-12 Break Forth Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children’s Sermons Hymn Lists Isaiah 58:1-12 Break Forth By Lois Parker Edstrom Photos of sunrises available at: http://photobucket.com/images/sunsets?page=1 Do you wake up early enough to see the sun rise? It is a glorious way to start the day. Sunrise occurs when … Continue reading “Isaiah 58:1-12 Break Forth (Edstrom) – Bible study”

Sermon Isaiah 58:1-12 Shared Any Bread Lately? Dr. Keith Wagner A friend of mine told me he was giving up deserts and sweets for lent. He wants to lose some weight and believes that the season of Lent will provide a period of discipline and self denial. In the days of Isaiah the prophet, the … Continue reading “Isaiah 58:1-12 Shared Any Bread Lately? (Wagner) – Bible study”

Sermon Isaiah 58:1-9 When All Else Fails, Follow the Directions Dr. Keith Wagner One time we purchased a new steam cleaner. It looked simple enough, so I started putting it together. I had to make several trips to the tool box because I didn’t bother to see what tools were needed to assemble it. I … Continue reading “Isaiah 58:1-9 When All Else Fails, Follow the Directions (Wagner) – Bible study”

Children’s Sermon Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Lifted Up Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children’s Sermons Hymn Lists Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Lifted Up By Lois Parker Edstrom Objects suggested: A container of pansies or other items from nature as mentioned in the children’s sermon. I like to put something from nature on my table, … Continue reading “Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Lifted Up (Edstrom) – Bible study”

Sermon Isaiah 61:1-3 Work and Love A funeral homily for a man whose life was characterized by work and love The Rev. Charles Hoffacker The word “unexpectedly” has had to bear a heavy burden among us these last four days. Ray’s passing from us was, as we say, “unexpected.” It is for us a shock, … Continue reading “Isaiah 61 Funeral Homily: Work and Love (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Isaiah 61:1-3 A Rumor of Resurrection A funeral homily for a woman named Eunice The Rev. Charles Hoffacker When preparations were being made at the funeral home a few days ago, I found out something about Gerry. I found out something that perhaps many of you do not know or hadn’t thought about for … Continue reading “Isaiah 61 Funeral Homily: A Rumor of Resurrection (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Children’s Sermon Isaiah 64:1-9 The Potter Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children’s Sermons Hymn Lists Isaiah 64:1-9 The Potter By Lois Parker Edstrom Objects suggested: Modeling clay, potter’s clay, a potter’s wheel. Small packages of modeling clay would be a fun gift for the children. A potter in your congregation who would … Continue reading “Isaiah 64:1-9 The Potter (Edstrom) – Bible study”