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Maundy/Holy Thursday ... from SermonStudio \| Preaching \| Lectionary \| Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14 \| from the book Preaching and Reading the Old Testament Lessons: \| Elizabeth Achtemeier \|
The same Old Testament text is used for Maundy Thursday in all three cycles of the lectionary. The preacher may therefore wish to consult the expositions in Cycles A and B along with this one. In the oldest tradition that we have of the celebration of the Lord's Supper, Paul tells us in our Epistle lesson that on the night he >> More

Maundy Thursday/Holy Thursday ... from SermonStudio \| Preaching \| Lectionary \| Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14 \| 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 \| John 13:1-17, 31b-35 \| from the book Lectionary Preaching Workbook \| Jerry L. Schmalenberger \|
Seasonal Theme Jesus and his disciples move toward Jerusalem and the cross. Theme For The Day Maundy Thursday we observe communion, Christ is present, and we love each other in humility. Old Testament Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14 The First Passover Instituted Because this is "Maundy Thursday," the night Jesus began the practice of communion and celebrated the Passover in the upper room, the church officials selected this >> More

Holy/Maundy Thursday ... from SermonStudio \| Worship \| Lectionary \| Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14 \| 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 \| John 13:1-17, 31b-35 \| from the book Lectionary Worship Aids \| H. Burnham Kirkland \|
Theme: The Passover Call To Worship On this night when we celebrate the Last Supper our Lord had with his disciples before his betrayal and crucifixion, we remember it was the religious festival of the Passover they were celebrating in remembrance of what the Lord had done. As we come to the Lord's Table in remembrance of Christ's death and resurrection, let us >> More

Pure Blood ... from SermonStudio \| Stories \| Lectionary \| Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14 \| from the book Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit \| Timothy F. Merrill \|
The following is a discussion about blood -- human blood -- and if you can get over the ick factor and push on through this little article, you'll come out at the end amazed and impressed. The average human body contains about nine to eleven pints of blood. Lose half of this, and you're dead. We have long recognized that loss of >> More

Maundy Thursday Visions ... from SermonStudio \| Stories \| General Theme \| John 13:1-17, 31b-35 \| from the book Sharing Visions \| John E. Sumwalt \| Lisa Lancaster \|
In 1985, I was struggling deeply with a very painful friendship. I was also at a time in my life where I was being overloaded with the "Christ suffered on the cross, so it is the calling of all Christians to suffer like him" sentiment. I could not make the distinction between the "cost of discipleship" and healthy self-care and >> More

Food ... from SermonStudio \| Worship \| Lectionary \| Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14 \| from the book Lectionary Worship Aids \| Dallas A. Brauninger \|
Call To Worship Sharing common food takes on new meaning at this holy, ceremonial meal. Each participant having a taste is more important than the quantity of food available. Careful preparation of the communion elements draws our attention to the food and lifts its significance. The ritual of serving and the putting away of food happen in a set fashion. >> More

Holy Thursday/Maundy Thursday ... from SermonStudio \| Worship \| Lectionary \| John 13:1-17, 31b-35 \| from the book Lectionary Worship Workbook \| Wayne H. Keller \|
Liturgical Color: Purple Gospel: John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Theme: Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet: Peter Argues with Him and Jesus Responds. Jesus Gives the New Commandment. How do we play the "humility" game with Jesus? How well do we love each other? We Prepare For The Sacrament Of The Lord's Supper (To prepare for this event, place large spikes, towel and basin, and dark brown >> More

Cleansing Feet; Cleansing Soul ... from SermonStudio \| Stories \| Lectionary \| John 13:1-17, 31b-35 \| from the book Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit \| Constance Berg \|
Matthew and Mary Beth were at a trade show. It was a cold December day, but the event was heralded as a first of its kind in the northern region. They were excited to be there. Mary Beth took notes while Matt networked, talking to people at the trade shows about his business. He owns a company that makes buckets: >> More

A Blood That Passes Over ... from SermonStudio \| Sermons \| Lectionary/Lent-Easter \| Exodus 12:1-4, 5-10, 11-14 \| from the book Deformed, Disfigured, And Despised \| Carlyle Fielding Stewart III \|
In our lesson the Lord gives precise instructions to Moses and Aaron on the content and preparation of the Passover meal. The blood of a lamb with no defects on the door frames of their houses would be the sign for God to pass over them and not strike them down with their Egyptian oppressors. The lamb would therefore be >> More

Setting The Example ... from SermonStudio \| Sermons \| Lectionary/Lent-Easter \| John 13:1-15 \| from the book Living Vertically \| John N. Brittain \|
Many, many years ago -- so long ago that we still showed 16 mm films in church -- we used a series on the life of Jesus during Lent. The final of several films was on the Transfiguration. The part of the movie that was most meaningful to me was the beginning. In order to help the audience get into >> More

The Hands That Hold Hope ... from SermonStudio \| Sermons \| Lectionary/Lent-Easter \| 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 \| from the book Hope For The Weary Heart \| Henry F. Woodruff \|
"Personal" is the operative word. Everything about the evening, and for that matter, everything before and after it, was intensely personal. Purge from your mind the stylized formal room with the big, long table, and the guests frozen in groupings of threes, with the host framed in the middle. With all of that in the way you will not see >> More

Passover ... from SermonStudio \| Worship \| Lectionary \| Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14 \| from the book Lectionary Worship Aids \| James R. Wilson \|
Call To Worship Leader: Let us come together and worship, all who have received God's mercy! People: For we were lost and in bondage, yet the Lord has heard our pleas. Leader: As in the days of Moses, God spared the children of Israel. People: For there is no god other than the Almighty God of Israel. Leader: And God's mercy and grace have spared >> More

A Special Night ... from SermonStudio \| Drama \| Lectionary \| Exodus 12:1-4, 11-14 \| from the book SUNDAY MORNING READERS' THEATER \| Pamela Urfer \|
Cast: A FATHER, his DAUGHTER and his SON Length: 8 minutes The FATHER is seated on his stool, reading a newspaper. The SON and DAUGHTER enter and take the stools on either side of him. SON: Daddy! FATHER: (From behind his paper) Hummm? DAUGHTER: Dad! FATHER: (Still behind his paper) What is it, honey? DAUGHTER: Daddy! Listen to us! FATHER: (Coming out from behind the paper) Sorry! What was >> More

Symbolic food for a shared future ... from SermonStudio \| Prayers \| Lectionary \| Luke 22:7-20 \| from the book Contemporary Lectionary Prayers \| Dennis Koch \|
Gospel Theme: Symbolic food for a shared future Gospel Note: The climax of this moving passage comes in verses 15-19a (19b and 20 are a later addition based on 1 Corinthians 11:23-25), which contain Luke's distinctive order of the events of the institution of the Lord's Supper: the symbols are given in verse order (wine, then bread), as compared to Mark's and Matthew's >> More

Portrait Of A Powerful Servant ... from SermonStudio \| Sermons \| Lectionary/Lent-Easter \| John 13:1-15 \| from the book THE GREATEST WONDER OF ALL \| JOHN M. BRAATEN \|
Jesus loved to paint portraits for the soul. He did it through his actions as well as his words. Indeed, his whole life was a powerful illustration. On the particular night to which our texts bear witness, the image Jesus will etch into the memories of his disciples will be so powerful that they will never again be able to >> More

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