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    Why Is The Sky Blue?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 15, 2020
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    Jesus answers his adversaries difficult question with a creative answer.

    Why Is The Sky Blue? Matthew 22: 15 - 22 Intro: Anyone who has interacted with children knows they can ask a lot of difficult questions. Examples: Why do leaves change different colors? / If shampoo comes in so many colors, why is the lather on your head always white? / If the No 2 pencil is so ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wicked Tenants

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 8, 2020
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    God expects us to give service to His kingdom by telling others of his son, Christ Jesus. (Sermon delivered on October 4, 2020, World Communion Sunday)

    Wicked Tenants Matthew 21: 33 - 46 Intro: A young Wyoming State Trooper was on patrol. He stopped a car that may have been involved in a bank robbery. Before the officer could get out of the car a bullet pierced the windshield and hit the officer in the eye. The gunman came to the patrol car ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Chosen

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 8, 2020
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    Being "clothed with Christ" means changing the way we live to reflect Christ and His teachings in all we do and say. Living as God's chosen people means living God's way and not Our way!

    Chosen Matthew 22: 1 - 14 Intro: Today’s scripture is about a wedding banquet. I have a story that I read recently that I want to share with you. A mother and daughter were attending the wedding of one of their relatives. The little girl had never attended a wedding and was very impressed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In The Spirit

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 24, 2020
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    When life is difficult, we must cling to our faith in God and find hope and joy.

    In The Spirit Philippians 1: 21 - 30 Intro: I read a story of a young man we will call Bob. He decided to go on his first deep-sea fishing trip. After about an hour, he decided that it was the dumbest decision he ever made. With every pitch and roll of the boat, he doubted he could survive the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God In You

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 24, 2020
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    We are called to be imitators, not impersonators of Christ.

    God In You Philippians 2: 1 - 13 Intro: A turtle in Cleveland, Ohio wanted to go to Florida for the winter. Since it was too far to walk, he convinced 2 geese to tie a rope around their necks and fly south while he hung on with his vise-like jams clamped onto the rope. As they crossed the Ohio ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Belonging

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 10, 2020
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    We must realize that our sisters and brothers in faith belong to God and so do we.

    Belonging Romans 14: 1 - 12 Intro: A man died and met St. Peter at the pearly gates. Peter offered to give the man a tour of heaven. St. Peter took the man down a long hall with many doors. They stopped at the first door where St. Peter opened it and whispered: ”These are the Presbyterians.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    At Peace

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 4, 2020
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    The return of Christ Jesus is nearer today that yesterday and we must live at peace loving God and our neighbor.

    At Peace Romans 13: 8 – 14 Intro: In Bill Cosby’s book, "Time Flies" Cosby says that something happens to you when you turn 50 years old. When his father turned 50, Cosby says that for the first time he remembers noticing his father’s "love handles," those rolls of fat which ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Way

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 27, 2020
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    The heart of OUR WAY as Christians is marked by the way we treat one another and our enemies. 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A

    Our Way Romans 12: 9 – 21 Intro: I want to share a story I found that appeared in Reader’s Digest in Dec. 1981. Emily Gloria Wilson was the housekeeper for John Kenneth Galbraith. On a particularly difficult day, Galbraith asked Emily to hold all telephone calls while he took a nap. A short ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Changed

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 20, 2020
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    In order to make God's kingdom a reality, we must be willing to become an active part of God's work.

    Changed Romans 12: 1 - 8 Intro: You may be intrigued by the fact that as you entered worship this morning you were presented with a gift from me. You should have received a teabag in a plastic bag. I know that many think I am a bit, shall we say, “odd.” I admit that I am different than most ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Good Grief

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 20, 2020
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    Grief is good when shared with others.

    Good Grief Romans 9: 1 - 5 Intro: I ran across this prayer while I was preparing this sermon and I thought I would share it with you. “Dear God, So far today I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, I haven’t lost my temper, I haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over-indulgent. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mercy For All

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 20, 2020
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    Paul encourages us to restrain from being ignorant of God's plan for our lives.

    Mercy For All Romans 11: 25 – 32 Intro: I do not claim to be intellectually superior to anyone. However, I will say there may be some things you may not know which my mother taught me which gave served me well. Here are just a few bits of this wonderful knowledge my mother taught me beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Caught Or Not

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 22, 2020
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    The Word of God and God's activities in the world should be out top priority.

    Caught Or Not Matthew 13: 44 - 46 Intro: Where do you think the most expensive piece of real estate on the planet is located? - - - Cemeteries. All kinds of treasures are buried there: dreams never pursued, books never written, songs never sung, inventions never pursued, churches never built, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Where Falls The Seed

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 16, 2020
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    Sharing the love of God with everyone is our task in life.

    Where Falls the Seed Matthew 13: 1 - 9 Intro: (Open a pack of seeds on the communion table.) The Greek word for seed is SPERMA. Seeds are compared of 3 parts: Seed coat, embryo, and stored food for the embryo. I want you to think for a few minutes about the following questions? WHAT DO THESE ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Weeds

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 16, 2020
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    Are we weeds or wheat? No one is completely either one.

    Weeds Matthew 13: 24 - 30 Intro: A man was stopped at a traffic light and when the light turned green he was distracted and didn’t budge. The lady in the car behind him started honking her horn again and again pounding on the steering wheel. Just as the light turned yellow, the man wakened from ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Come To Me

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 3, 2020
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    When the burdens of life and living seem to great to bear, Jesus bids us to come to Him.

    Come To Me Matthew 11: 25 - 30 Intro: During WWII the US Marines captured the island of Saipan. The Japanese army ordered the inhabitants to kill themselves by jumping off a cliff. Hundreds of feet below that cliff are rocks, water and the beach. It is a very steep drop-off. American ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed