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At the Cross Roads – New!

King Duncan

     1. When We Are Estranged from God - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

     2. When We Are Tempted - Luke 4:1-13

     3. When We Are Uncertain About the Future - Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18

     4. When the Drought Gets Really Bad - Isaiah 55:1-9

     5. When We Feel Lost - Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

     6. When We Don’t Know God - Philippians 3:4b 14

     7. When We Feel Unwanted - Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Luke 19:28-40

     8. The Servant Leader - John 13:1-17, 31b-35

     9. Pilate’s Dilemma - John 18:1-19:42; Luke 22:14-23:56

    10. Surprise in a Graveyard - John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12

You Are Here! – New!

by Frank Ramirez

     1. There’s Still Time - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21        

     2. Hit Me with Your Best Shot - Luke 4:1-13      

     3. Oh, Jerusalem - Luke 13:31-35

     4. The Tower of Siloam - Luke 13:1-9      

     5. This Fellow Welcomes Sinners - Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

    6. No Pleasing Some People - John 12:1-8            

    7. No ... On - Luke 22:14 - 23:56  

    8. Holy Ground - John 13:1-17, 31b-35    

    9. You Are Here - John 18:1 - 19:42         

   10. Another Mary, Another Martha - John 20:1-18            

But! – New!

by Steven E. Albertin

     1. Show Me Your Credentials - 2 Corinthians 5:20b - 6:10

     2. Did God Really Say...? - Romans 10:8b -13

     3. Enemies of the Cross - Philippians 3:17 - 4:1

     4. Passing the Test - 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

     5. A New Point of View - 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

     6. Running the Race - Philippians 3:4b-14

     7. A Bloody Cheer! - Philippians 2:5-11

     8. Meal of Death - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

     9. A Bloody Sacrifice - Hebrews 10:16-25

    10. But…! - 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

God All Along – New!

by David J. Kalas

     1. Trumpet Medley - Joel 2:1-2, 12-17

     2. Anatomy of a Testimony - Deuteronomy 26:1-11

     3. A Resume of Righteousness - Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18

     4. RSVP - Isaiah 55:1-9

     5. Joshua’s New Diet - Joshua 5:9-12

     6. Heisman in the Hudson - Isaiah 43:16-21

     7. Profile of a Savior - Isaiah 50:4-9a

     8. Prelude to a Sacrament - Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14

     9. That’s Why We Call It Good - Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12

    10. The Gospel According To Pronouns - Acts 10:34 - 43

Crying at the Tomb

King Duncan

     1. Looking for Rainbows - Genesis 9:8-15

     2. Acting on Faith - Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16

     3. Responsible Living - Exodus 20:1-17

     4. The Handiwork of God - Ephesians 2:4-10

     5. Yada, Yada, Yada - John 12:20-33

     6. After the Parade - Mark 11:1-11

     7. A Table Like No Others - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

     8. Were You There? - John 18:1-19:42

     9. Crying at the Tomb - John 20:1-18

We Wish to See Jesus

John Smylie

     1. Clearing Out the Pipes - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

     2. On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! - Mark 1:9-15

     3. The Elephant in the Living Room - Mark 8:31-38

     4. The Perfect Blemish - John 2:13-22

     5. The Serpent - John 3:14-21

     6. We Wish to See Jesus - John 12:20-33

     7. Disintegration and Reintegration - Mark 14:1—15:47

     8. For The Life of Betsy D. I. Smylie - John 13:1-17, 31b-35

     9. Silence and Darkness - John 18:1—19:42

    10. Looking For Jesus? - John 20:1-18

Genuine Hope

Nancy Kraft

     1. The Season of Reconciliation - 2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10

     2. The Width and Depth of God’s Grace - 1 Peter 3:18-22

     3. Genuine Hope - Romans 4:13-25

     4. The Wisdom of The Cross - 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

     5. It’s About Grace - Ephesians 2:1-10

     6. God’s Great High Priest - Hebrews 5:5-10

     7. The Story That Shapes Us - Philippians 2:5-11

     8. On The Night When He Was Betrayed - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

     9. How Do We Make Sense Of This? - Hebrews 10:16-25

    10. The Unbelievable Truth - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

God, The Good Ally

Ken Lentz

     1. Let The Shofar Sound! - Joel 2:1-2, 12-17

     2. Troubled Waters - Genesis 9:8-17

     3. The Divine Deal - Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16

     4. God, The Good Ally - Exodus 20:1-17

     5. Hope Lifted Up - Numbers 21:4-9

     6. The Last Compact - Jeremiah 31:31-34

     7. Who Is Isaiah’s Servant? - Isaiah 50:4-9a

     8. Thanks for The Memories! - Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14

     9. A Death on a Long Friday - Isaiah 52:13—53:12

   10. Death Meets The Lord - Isaiah 25:6-9

The Tragedy and the Triumph

King Duncan

     1. The Case of the Dancing Men – Psalm 51:1-17

     2. The Garden of Temptation – Genesis 3:1-7

     3. Leaving Home – Genesis 12:1-4a

     4. The Evangelist Has a Shady Past – John 4:5-42

     5. Playing the Blame Game – John 9:1-41

     6. Daring Thomas – John 11:1-16

     7. The Triumph and the Tragedy – Matthew 21:1-11

     8. Why Are You Here? – 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

     9. Was There No Other Way? – Isaiah 52:13-53:12

    10. Eyewitness News – John 20:1-9

Return to the Lord, Your God
Lee Griess

     1. Return to the Lord, Your God - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

     2. Strong in God’s Name - Matthew 4:1-11

     3. Faith to Follow - John 3:1-17

     4. Streams of Living Water - John 4:5-42

     5. A God Who Suffers with Us - John 9:1-41

     6. Set Free for Life - John 11:1-45

     7. A Salvation Army Parade - Matthew 26:14 - 27:66

     8. Brought Together and Sent Forth - John 13:1-17, 31b-35

     9. The Cross No One Wants to See - John 18:1—19:42

    10. The Rest of the Message - John 20:1-18

Toward Easter and Beyond

David O. Bales

     1. Dust and Ashes Wednesday - 2 Corinthians 5:20b - 6:10

     2. In the Balance - Romans 5:12-19

     3. For Example - Romans 4:1-5, 13-17

     4. Spiritual Judo - Romans 5:1-11

     5. Lighting Up Lent - Ephesians 5:8-14

     6. Spiritual Resuscitation - Romans 8:6-11

     7. Humility: We Know It When We See It - Philippians 2:5-11

     8. The Ordinary in God’s Hands - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

     9. A Friday We Call “Good” - Hebrews 10:16-25

   10. Life in the Resurrection Zone - Colossians 3:1-4

Words of Hope and Clarity

Schuyler Rhodes

     1. Sleeping Through the Alarm - Joel 2:1-2, 12-17

     2. Putting the Genie Back in the Bottle - Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7

     3. Being a Blessing - Genesis 12:1-4a

     4. Why Did You Bring Us Out of Egypt? - Exodus 17:1-7

     5. Are All Your Sons Here? - 1 Samuel 16:1-13

     6. Can These Bones Live? - Ezekiel 37:1-14

     7. I Love a Parade - Isaiah 50:4-9a

     8. To Be Passed Over - Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14

     9. Where the Rubber Meets the Road - Isaiah 52:13—53:12

   10. Preaching Peace by Jesus Christ - Acts 10:34-43

Light of the World
Mark Trotter

1. A Friend in Low Places - Mark 1:9-15
2. This Is Not the Race I Entered – Mark 8:27-38
3. How to Look Foolish – 1 Corinthians1:18-25
4. Serpents and Other Signs – Numbers21:4-9
5. Will You Be in that Number? – John11:32-44
6. Stirring Things Up – Mark11:1-8
7. The Light of the World – John20:1-18

The Heart of the Matter
King Duncan

1. Where a Cross Should Be Worn - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
2. Rainbows and Roses – Genesis 9:8-15
3. The World’s Worst Bargain – Mark 8:31-38
4. Etched in Stone – Exodus 20:1-17
5. God’s Workmanship – Ephesians 2:4-10
6. The Heart of the Matter – Psalm 51
7. Eight Days until Eternity - Mark 11:1-10
8. Remember Me - John 13:1-15
9. Was It Really Necessary? - John 18:1-19:42
10. Death Has Been Conquered - John 20:1-18

Reversal
Ron Lavin

1. Ashes for Remembering - Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
2. Chocolate Cake, Flooded Waters, and Baptism - Genesis 9:8-17
3. A Funeral for “I Can’ts” - Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
4. What Part of “You Shall Not” Don’t You Understand? - Exodus 20:1-17
5. Look Inside and Discover Life - Numbers21:4-9 (Richard E. Gribble)
6. What’s New? - Jeremiah 31:31-34
7. The Passion of the Servant Leader - Isaiah 50:4-9a
8. It’s All about Jesus - Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12
9. Lord of All! - Acts 10:34-43

Momentous Moment
David T. Ball

1. Beware: Hypocrites on Premises - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
2. A Clock or a Compass? - Mark 1:9-15
3. Unacceptable - Mark 8:31-38
4. No Substitute - John 2:13-22
5. It’s About God - John 3:14-21
6. Seeing and Not Being Seen - John 12:20-33

The Longest Running Parade in History
Leonard Sweet

1. The Shadow - Genesis3: 1-7
2. Ever Been Robbed? -John3: 1-17
3. The Miracle Molecule -John4: 5-42
4. The Wussification of the Church - John9: 1-41
5. Dead Man Walking -Psalm130: 1-8
6. The Longest Running Parade in History -Psalm118: 1-29
7. What Is Jesus Doing? -Matthew28: 1-10

The Temptation of the Palms
Richard W. Ferris

1. A Christian's Resume -2 Corinthians5: 20b-6
2. Adam's Legacy-Romans5: 12-19
3. Abraham Believed God -Romans4: 1-5,13-17
4. Access Denied - Romans5: 1-11
5. Light Is as Light Does - Ephesians5: 8-14
6. Enjoy the Scenery - Romans8: 6-11
7. Temptation of the Palms - Philippians2: 5-11
8. After Good Friday - Hebrews10: 16-25
9. Taking You Up with Him - Colossians3: 1-4

Building Our Foundations on God
Richard E. Gribble, CSC

1. Building Our Foundation on God -Matthew6: 1-6,16-21
2. God, Or the World? -Matthew4: 1-11
3. Transformed in Christ - John3: 1-17
4. Through the Lens of God -John4: 5-42
5. Jesus Cures Our Spiritual Blindness - John9: 1-41
6. Jesus Breaks Our Chains - John11: 1-45
7. Sharing the Pain of Others - Matthew26: 14-27
8. The Price of God's Glory - John18: 1-19:42
9. Jesus Transforms the Darkness into Light - John20: 1-18

Fire in the Hold
Bill Mosley

1. Loch Ness, Locusts, and Bread - Joel2: 1-2,12-17
2. Family Tree - Genesis2: 15-17
3. Honest Abe - Genesis12: 1-4a
4. Pass the Pigweed - Exodus17: 1-7
5. The Seeing Eye - 1 Samuel16: 1-13
6. Oskar's Cruelty - Ezekiel37: 1-14
7. Dark Ugly Clouds - Isaiah50: 4-9a
8. Death: A Way of Life - Isaiah52: 13-53
9. Those Parentheses - Acts10: 34-43

With an Eye to the New
Elizabeth Achtemeier

1. The Day of the Lord - Joel2: 1-2, 12-17
2. Our Sin Against God - Genesis2: 15-17, 3:1-7
3. The Spread of Sin - Genesis12: 1-4a
4. Through the Wilderness - Exodus17: 1-7
5. Seeking a Shepherd King - 1 Samuel16: 1-13
6. Can These Bones Live? - Ezekiel37: 1-14
7. The Servant Song - Isaiah50: 4-9a
8. The Origins of Passover - Exodus12: 1-4 (5-10), 11-14
9. Such a Transformation! - Isaiah52: 13-52:12
10. The Resurrection Is for Everyone - Acts10: 34-43

Questions for Lent and Easter
Maxie Dunnam

1. The Life Question: What Are You Looking For? – John 1:35-42
2. The Grace Question: Are You a Teacher and Yet Do Not Understand? – John 3:1-21
3. The Wholeness Question: Do You Want to Be Well Made? - John 5:1-15
4. The Discipleship Question: Do You Wish to Go Away? – John 6:60-71
5. The Commitment Question: Will You Lay Down Your Life for Me? – John 13:31-38
6. The Cross Question: Am I Not to Drink the Cup? – John 18:1-11
7. The Easter Question: Why Are You Weeping? For Whom Do You Seek?- John 20:1-9

A Sight for Blind Eyes
David E. Leininger

1. Lent - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
2. The Devil Made Me Do It - Matthew 4:1-11
3. Nicodemus - John 3:1-15
4. Excuses (Alternate Lent 2) - Luke 14:16-23
5. Unexpected Evangelists - John 4:5-42
6. Sight for Blind Eyes - John 9:
7. The Grief Grinch - John 11:17-36
8. Sometimes You've Got to Shout! - John 12:12-16
9. The Imperatives of the Resurrection - Matthew 28:1-10

Salvation at the Skull
Frank G. Honeycutt

1. Escape from the Island of Spiritual Sloth – Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
2. On Defeating the Devil – Luke 4:1-13
3. Headlines and Holiness – Luke 13:1-9
4. The Waster – Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
5. Costly Extravagance – John 12: 1-8
6. Salvation at the Skull – Luke 23:1-49
7. Pilate Pops the Question – John 18:1-19:42
8. Resurrection and Remembrance – Luke 24:1-12

They Heard Him Gladly
James W. Moore

1. The Common People Heard Him Gladly - Mark 12:35-37
2. Jesus and Andrew - John 1:35-42
3. Jesus and Zacchaeus - Luke 19:1-10
4. Jesus and Bartimaeus - Mark 10:46-52
5. Jesus and Mary and Martha - Luke 10:38-42
6. Jesus and Mary Magdalene - John 20:11-18
7. When The Risen Christ Comes Looking For Us - John 21:15-19

The Passion of the Christ
Brett Blair

1. His Triumphal Entry - Luke 19:28-40
2. His Cleansing Of The Temple - Luke 19:45-48
3. His Teachings - Luke 20:27-38
4. His Last Supper - Luke 22:14-23
5. His Trial - Luke 23:13-25
6. His Death - Luke 23:33-43
7. His Resurrection - John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-10

With an Eye to the New: Preaching and Reading the Old Testament
Elizabeth Achtemeier

1. Responding to the Story – Deuteronomy 26:1-11
2. Living by a Promise – Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
3. Return and Be Forgiven – Isaiah 55:1-9
4. Passing from Old to New – Joshua 5:9-12
5. Endings – Isaiah 43:16-21
6. Servant Song – Isaiah 50:4-9a
7. Passover and the Lord’s Supper – Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14
8. Suffering Servant Song – Isaiah 52-53:12
9. God Shows No Partiality – Acts 10:34-43

The Healing Power of The Christ
James W. Moore

1. The Healing Of Simons Mother-in-Law - Mk 1:21-28
2. The Healing of the Man with the Withered Hand - Mk 3:1-6
3. The Healing of the Gerasene Demoniac Mk 5:1-20
4. The Healing of Jairus Daughter and Hemorrhaging Woman - Mk 5:21-43
5. The Healing of Blind Bartimaeus - Mk 10:46-52
6. The Healing Power of the Cross - Mk 15:33-41
7. The Healing Power of the Resurrection - Jn 20:1-18 or Lk 24:1-10

Encounters with Christ
James W. Moore

1. Jesus & the Man Born Blind - John 9:1-12
2. Jesus and Mary and Martha - Luke 10:38-42
3. Jesus and Nicodemus - John 3:1-10
4. Jesus and the Woman at the Well - John 4:7-15
5. Jesus and James and John - Matthew 20:20-28
6. Jesus and Caiaphas - Matthew 26:58-6
7. Jesus & Mary Magdalene - Mark 16:1-7

Journey to The Cross
James W. Moore

1. Jesus And The Demon-Possessed Man - Mark 5:1-20
2. Jesus And The Hemorrhaging Woman - Mark 5:21-43
3. Jesus And The Extravagant Woman - Mark 14:1-9
4. Jesus and Judas - Mark 14:43-51
5. Jesus and Simon Peter - Mark 14:66-72
6. Jesus And Pontius Pilate - Matthew 27:15-26
7. Jesus And The Women At The Tomb - Mark 16:1-8

The Man from Galilee
Thomas A. Pilgrim

1. The Temptation of His Life - Matthew 4:1-11
2. The Transformation of His Call - Matthew 4:18-22
3. The Touch of His Hand - Matthew 8:14-17
4. The Treasure of His Kingdom - Matthew 13:44
5. The Test of His Courage - Matthew 20:17-19
6. The Tragedy of His Victory - Luke 19:28-40
7. The Triumph of His Defeat - Matthew 28:1-10

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