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Matthew 17:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... on that mountain was Jesus. The only one to look to is Jesus. The only one to listen to is Jesus. Any competing beliefs or philosophies simply disappear in the truth of who Jesus is and what his mission accomplished. Many of you are familiar with British singer and songwriter Adele who has sold millions of songs worldwide. She has won just about every music award you can imagine. She’s an international star with a huge fan club, and a host of impersonators. A few years ago ...

2. Way Down In Egypt's Land

Matthew 2:13-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... still difficult for Frank to even mention David’s name aloud ” although he thought about him a million times. That evening, Frank and Adele dined alone. "I went to visit an orphanage," he told his wife. She never imagined that he would do such a thing. ... he was visiting, a little boy came up to him and stroked the sleeve of his coat. "I’ll never forget it," Frank told Adele. "You know full well what I’ve always said about Christmas," he said. "Christmas is for children! Well, it’s about time people ...

3. All You Need Is A Miracle

John 6:1-15

Sermon

King Duncan

... of hamburger. That wouldn't go very far. Then she heard, "You have vegetables." One carrot, half an onion, and two stunted potatoes for six people? Not very likely. But the voice told her to make a stew, and to use the rest of her flour for biscuits. Adele still didn't think that there would be enough, but she would try. She would serve the stew to her guests while she and her husband would only eat biscuits and milk. But that night when the stew was passed around, there was plenty. There was even enough ...

4. The Door of Hospitality

John 12:1-8

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... have to change in order for you to become a person of gratefulness who is open and responsive to other people? Adele Gonzales gave up a nice home in Cuba with well-to- do parents, a brother, two aunts and a grandmother to come to America ... for an education. “I immediately felt this strong sense of being different and not belonging,” writes Adele. “I even had a college classmate ask me, ‘Is it hard for you to get used to wearing clothes? Don’t you all ...

5. See the Light, Be the Light

Matthew 5:13-16

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... door opened and we could see that the plane was equipped with every kind of gadget you could imagine. And there was a full staff of attendants just waiting to serve the lucky occupant. I started to get on board the plane, but Saint Peter said, "Okay, Adele – here’s your ride!" Well, needless to say I was disappointed. But just then a big, Greyhound touring bus pulled up – you know, the kind all the country and western stars travel around in. The door opened, and we could see that the bus was just as ...

6. Will Names Never Hurt Us?

Proverbs 10:1-32

Sermon

Edward Chinn

... one variable factor: the names of the students which appeared on the essays. Four of the essays were signed with common names Michael, David, Karen, and Lisa. The other four essays were signed with unconventional names - Elmer, Hubert, Bertha, and Adelle. When these essays of identical quality were marked by these teachers, those bearing the names "Michael" and "David" scored an average of a full letter grade higher than "Elmer" and "Hubert." Among the girls’ names, "Karen" and "Lisa" received a point ...

7. A Place Of Honor

Mark 10:35-45

Sermon

King Duncan

... who inspire such confidence, aren't there? Let me tell you about a couple named Harvey and Pat, who once lived in a lovely residential part of Phoenix, Arizona. One day an elderly lady who lived next door to them came to pay them a call. She was Adele Astaire, the sister of the renowned dancer and movie star Fred Astaire. She had been Fred's first show business partner. Years earlier, however, she had decided to retire to a private life while Fred went on to world-wide fame. She kept her contacts in show ...

8. Forgiveness and Reconciliation at Last!

Genesis 45:1-15

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Arley K. Fadness

... power of forgiveness reunites and preserves the family of Jacob. And from this family God will bring forth a special nation -- the nation of Israel with its twelve tribes named after the twelve sons and their descendants. We end with the beginning story of this sermon. Adele Kipp, the treasurer of St. Peter's church, said of their healing, "We know the pain the boys and their families are feeling. We felt it was our responsibility not only to forgive them, but also to help them put their lives back together ...

9. Always?

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Sermon

Rick Brand

... the confidence that we labor on toward the morning and to the coming of the joy of God's people. We give thanks wherever and whenever we are blessed by the works of faith, the labors of love, and the patience of hope. 1. Adelle M. Banks "Poll: Active Churchgoers more likely to express life satisfaction," The News: Presbyterian Church (USA), Presbyterian News Service, Louisville, Kentucky, July 25, 2003, p. 5. 2. Ray Waddle, "Spell-Checking Spirit," Image: A Journal of the Arts and Religion, Number 37, p ...

10. Luke 10:38-42

Luke 10:38-42

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... different conclusions. The key seems to be, as in the case of Elisabeth SchŸssler-Fiorenza, whether the interpreter sees this story as depicting an actual event from Jesus' life or as a Lukan portrayal of a first-century church situation. (See Adele Reinhartz, "From Narrative to History: The Resurrection of Mary and Martha," in Women Like This, New Perspectives on Jewish Women in the Greco-Roman World, ed. Amy-Jill Levine [Atlanta, Ga.: Scholars Press, 1991], 161-72.) Schussler-Fiorenza argues that the ...

Adel Bestavros

Patience with others is Love, Patience with self is Hope, Patience with God is Faith.

Adele

I don't make music for eyes. I make music for ears.

Adele

I've never wanted to look like models on the cover of magazines. I represent the majority of women and I'm very proud of that.

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