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1. The Unclean Spirit

Mark 1:21-28

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Dallas A. Brauninger

... have? Is that period a time-out from ordinary life? What responsibility does the person whom an evil spirit possesses have? Are murderers able to take responsibility for their actions? Jesus: The person beneath the disease, the soul of that person, is still valid. A most unsettling word in your English language is "invalid." A chronic condition or disease may cause a person to become an invalid; however, it need not make that person invalid. We invalidate the soul of ourselves or of others if we identify ...

2. The Man Born Blind

John 9:1-12

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Dallas A. Brauninger

... Father; your accuser is Moses, on whom you have set your hope" (John 5:45). "We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this man, we do not know where he comes from."29 "Jesus answered, 'Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid because I know where I have come from and where I am going, but you do not know where I come from or where I am going'" (John 8:14). The man answered, "Here is an astonishing thing! You do not know where he comes from, and yet he opened ...

3. Justified By Greed: Biography of a Pharisee

Micah 5:1-4, Zechariah 9:9-13, Isaiah 9:1-7, Matthew 27:45-56, Mark 15:33-41, Luke 23:44-49

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Lynda Pujad

... some type of commotion and excitement among local shepherds. They claimed at that time that they were told by angels about the baby Jesus who was born that night who would be their savior. Personally, I find that to be totally irrelevant. Who would consider valid the testimony of local shepherds? Who cares what they have to say? They are not important members of any society. If a Messiah were being born, our God Jehovah wouldn't deal with shepherds. He would have his angels tell us first, of course. Other ...

4. Reuben: I'm Not A Sandwich

Genesis 37:12-36

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Dr. Raymond Bailey

... dabbed at, as though to prevent a tear from rolling down his cheek, as he turned his back -- and went out. Suffice it to say, he tried us in a variety of ways -- held Simeon in prison, until we should return with our youngest brother, Benjamin, to validate our story -- Benjamin, who now was given the status formerly thrust on Joseph. On the second trip, he made a captive of Benjamin -- swearing that he was a thief -- that he had stolen the Egyptian's silver cup. Benjamin, the only other child of our father ...

5. The Suffering Servant

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Curt M. Joseph

... to convert that money into acceptable currency. But that was not the only problem I was referring to. The other day this Jesus took our Scribes and Pharisees to task. Called them hypocrites and frauds. Said they were fit only for hell. He has even attacked the validity of the Temple, the worship itself, and the priesthood. Annas: I didn’t realize that. Yes, he must be stopped, and stopped now. I didn’t know he was such a problem. Caiaphas: I have been studying our Law to find some charge against him. I ...

6. A WALL OF ROCK AND THE EVERYBODY GAP

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William McKee Aber

... that for some reason I should be carrying a sign saying, "REPENT SINNERS" or perhaps wearing a Boy Scout suit complete with glowing halo! But I am as I appear to be - any man in any dress at any time or any place. It is not my outward appearance that validates me; rather it is my total life that gives substance to what I say. As a follower of the way, I am involved in life because Jesus was involved. I do not desire to blend into the crowd, apathetic and anonymous; rather I wish to embrace life and live! I ...

7. Prepare: An Advent Play

Matthew 24:36-51

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Arley K. Fadness

... and freedom they’ve never had before. You can just see it in their faces. And it shows in their lives. Do you want to be baptized Santa? Santa: Uh, er — I believe I was baptized — at least my historical character Saint Nicholas was. Is that valid? John: Oh yes — as long as you believe and trust God’s promises. Repent daily and follow Christ with all your heart. (exits singing “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” or “Baptized” by Jay Beech) Santa: (reflective) What a revelation. Am I glad I met John ...

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