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For the Fourth Sunday of Advent Ready-to-go Advent sermon: “The Young King” by Oscar Wilde edited by Matthew Schlimm Some of the best sermons are stories. Jesus certainly thought so. The story that follows was originally written by Oscar Wilde. Called “The Young King,” it’s about Jesus becoming flesh, dwelling among us, and upsetting our expectations about the Messiah. It’s been adapted to be read aloud as a sermon in a worship service. READ MORE “No. Not yet. Be patient and stop asking!” Are we there yet? Praying our way through Advent by Steve Longhofer Advent is a time for giving praise for what God has done, is doing, and promises to do....And what about those who do not enjoy this season and hope it will be over soon? How do we rediscover our enthusiasm while acknowledging the reality of painful memories?. READ MORE Prayers for Advent & Christmas 1 Public prayers for Advent/Christmas by Steve Longhofer Gracious God of divine illumination, we are your grateful daughters and sons. God of ever-present Light, in you there is no darkness. We will praise you as long as we live, in every way we know how. We put our faith in you with child-like trust. Our hope in you rests secure. READ MORE the silent epidemic The season for the reason by Michael Adam Beck A quiet killer is rarely mentioned in the church. In 2020, 93,000 drug overdoses occurred in the US. In 2021, more than 100,000 will overdose and die. In the recovery community we call the holidays the “season for the reason.” More people relapse and overdose during this time than any other. READ MORE Worship Elements November 28, 2021 Preaching Advent 1  Year C, NOV 28, 2021 A Kingdom From a Wasteland Subscription bonus: access 20 years of lectionary sermon helps A Journey Through Scripture in 365 Days Browse our selection of books in preaching, worship, ministry leadership, and church & culture. Get 2022 Annuals while supplies last Making all things  new in  2022! Public Prayers From Langhofer and Williams

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