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Can You Hear It? ... from SermonStudio \| Sermons \| Lectionary \| Isaiah 50:4-9a \| from the book Sermons On The First Readings \| Charles D. Reeb \|
There is a monastery in Europe which was built in a most difficult location. To get to it, you must climb into a basket that is connected to a long rope and be pulled up over 500 feet. It is a long way down, and the only thing that keeps you from falling is a rope. So if you are >> More

Passion/Psalm Sunday ... from SermonStudio \| Preaching \| Lectionary \| Isaiah 50:4-9a \| from the book Preaching and Reading the Old Testament Lessons: \| Elizabeth Achtemeier \|
This is the stated text also in Cycles A and B. The preacher may want to consult those expositions, along with this one. This is a poem in the writings of Second Isaiah that scholars have long called a "Servant Song," one of the four that occur in this prophetic book. (The others are found in Isaiah 42:1-4; 49:1-6, and 52:13--53:12.) >> More

Sunday Of The Passion (Palm Sunday) ... from SermonStudio \| Preaching \| Lectionary \| Isaiah 50:4-9a \| Philippians 2:5-11 \| Luke 22:14--23:56 \| 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 The entrance into Jerusalem and an emphasis on what Jesus accomplished there for us. Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 50:4-9a The Teaching Servant This servant has been taught by Yahweh and has the gift of speaking. So there is an alertness and comprehension of God's message. Second Isaiah, a talented poet, >> More

Sunday Of The Passion ... from SermonStudio \| Worship \| Lectionary \| Isaiah 50:4-9a \| Philippians 2:5-11 \| Luke 22:14--23:56 \| from the book Lectionary Worship Aids \| H. Burnham Kirkland \|
Theme: The Lord's Servant Is Obedient Call To Worship Leader: Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good, and his love is eternal. People: Let all who worship him say, "His love is eternal." Leader: In my distress I called to the Lord; he answered me and set me free. People: It is the Lord who helps me. It is better to trust in >> More

On The Transplant List ... from SermonStudio \| Stories \| Lectionary \| Luke 23:1-49 \| from the book Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit \| Timothy F. Merrill \|
In August of 1988, Shelly Arrollo was told by doctors that she had a rare disease called "polyarteritis nodosa." It's a disease that attacks the arteries and blood vessels causing them to expand and burst. It then moves on the major organs. Blood vessels had burst in one of Shelly's kidneys, completely filling it with blood. The same thing began to >> More

Salvation At The Skull ... from SermonStudio \| Sermons \| Lectionary \| Luke 23:1-49 \| from the book Sermons On The Gospel Readings \| Frank G. Honeycutt \|
I remember pulling into a gas station once when I was sixteen years old and just learning to drive in Chattanooga. The tires were squealing badly on 90-degree turns and I didn't know a lot about cars but knew enough to know it was time to find an air pump. Somehow I'd missed the lesson in proper tire inflation but >> More

In Tandem ... from SermonStudio \| Sermons \| Lectionary \| Philippians 2:5-11 \| from the book Sermons On The Second Readings \| Dallas A. Brauninger \|
Have you ever ridden a bicycle built for two? When most of us think of something in tandem, we picture a tandem bicycle. This bicycle has two tires, two seats, and two sets of pedals -- one set in front and one in back. It also has two pairs of handlebars; however, the rear handlebars, for support only, are stationary. >> More

A Single Drop Of Blood ... from SermonStudio \| Stories \| General Theme \| Luke 22:14--23:56 \| from the book Sharing Visions \| John E. Sumwalt \| Wayne Frank \|
I was first elected as an Alderman on Milwaukee's south side after a special election in 1973. I was re-elected in 1976, and in 1979 I was certain I would be elected again in 1980. So, I formed a plan to run for President of the Common Council. In those days, the form of city government was a "strong council/weak >> More

Underpinning ... from SermonStudio \| Worship \| Lectionary \| Isaiah 50:4-9a \| from the book Lectionary Worship Aids \| Dallas A. Brauninger \|
Call To Worship Leader: We can take a lot of pressure if we have the proper underpinning. People: God is our foundation. Leader: We can do what we must to overcome evil if we are aware of the guiding presence of God. People: God is our support. All: Let us worship the one, eternal God. Collect Give us the listening ears of Christ, O >> More

Passion/Palm Sunday ... from SermonStudio \| Worship \| Lectionary \| Luke 19:28-40 \| Luke 22:14--23:56 \| Luke 23:1-49 \| from the book Lectionary Worship Workbook \| Wayne H. Keller \|
Liturgical Color: Purple Gospel: Luke 19:28-40; or Luke 22:14--23:56 or Luke 23:1-49 Theme: The Holy Week Celebrating, Beginning with Palm Sunday and Ending With a Preview of Easter. Are you ready for Jesus' coming? Are you ready for his leaving? Are you ready for his coming again? Now is the time for answering all three questions. We Gather To Worship Choral Invitation "Hosanna!" Pick your >> More

The Bread Of Life ... from SermonStudio \| Stories \| Lectionary \| Luke 22:14--23:56 \| Luke 23:1-49 \| from the book Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit \| Constance Berg \|
Belinda and Karen were on the altar guild the day before Palm Sunday. They were experienced at their duties, although they had never worked together. Belinda had always worked with her best friend, Gladys, but Gladys had died in the fall. Belinda told the guild she would need some time before she wanted to clean up the altar area again. Karen >> More

Sustaining The Weary With A Word ... from SermonStudio \| Sermons \| Lectionary/Lent-Easter \| Isaiah 50:4-9a \| from the book Deformed, Disfigured, And Despised \| Carlyle Fielding Stewart III \|
Those who are beleagured can be strengthened by the prophet, for his words sustain and encourage the weary and draw our attention not only to Israel's sin and the servant's obedience, but the compassion of Christ. We not only hear and take heed to the prophet's words, but we know also that the word has been made flesh in Jesus >> More

A Tale Of Two Crosses ... from SermonStudio \| Sermons \| Lectionary/Lent-Easter \| Luke 22:14--23:56 or Luke 23:1-49 \| from the book Living Vertically \| John N. Brittain \|
There are two crosses juxtaposed in the Gospels. It is not the crosses that stand in such marked contrast as the responses to them. The first is a concept, a doctrine -- the cross of Christian discipleship which Jesus mentions to the crowds in Luke 9:23-24: "Then he said to them all, 'If any want to become my followers, let >> More

The Power That Brings Victory ... from SermonStudio \| Sermons \| Lectionary/Lent-Easter \| Philippians 2:5-11 \| from the book Hope For The Weary Heart \| Henry F. Woodruff \|
There are no exceptions: Every single person in Jonesboro, Arkansas -- and maybe every single person in this nation -- would like to grip as tightly as possible the minute hand on the clock, holding it at 12:34 p.m., on March 24, 1998. This is because at 12:35 p.m. a horror of destruction and violence was unleashed that changed lives >> More

We shall not be ashamed ... from SermonStudio \| Worship \| Lectionary \| Isaiah 50:4-9a \| from the book Lectionary Worship Aids \| James R. Wilson \|
Call To Worship Leader: Let our voices be raised in praise for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! People: But many in the world do not want to hear of Jesus or the cross. Leader: The Word of the Lord will never be defeated nor will it return empty. People: But we may lose all we hold dear if the world turns against us. Leader: >> More

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