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Jack arrived at the homeless... -- Isaiah 50:4-9a -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2008
Jack arrived at the homeless shelter fifteen months ago. When he saw the men's
English classes, writers' circles, and... -- Isaiah 50:4-9a -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2008
English classes, writers' circles, and editorial staff argue over the usage of language. Does
In Eric Maria Remarque's classic... -- Philippians 2:5-11 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2008
In Eric Maria Remarque's classic (anti) war novel, All Quiet on the Western
Isn't it strange that most... -- Philippians 2:5-11 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2008
Isn't it strange that most of the Bible passages on which we base our understanding of
Paul, in the epistle passage... -- Philippians 2:5-11 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2008
Paul, in the epistle passage for the lectionary lesson this week, uses one of the greatest
There are some new hymnals... -- Matthew 26:14--27:66 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2008
There are some new hymnals that contain a slightly altered version of "Amazing Grace":
Many years ago, a marriage... -- Matthew 26:14--27:66 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2008
Many years ago, a marriage was arranged between a man known for his brilliance and his
Throughout Lent, a group of... -- Matthew 26:14--27:66 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2008
Throughout Lent, a group of believers met weekly to discern where God was leading
Joanne faced a difficult task... -- Matthew 26:14--27:66 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2008
Joanne faced a difficult task. Several years earlier, Joanne had convinced her father and
We will never forget that... -- Matthew 26:14--27:66 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2002
We will never forget that Maundy Thursday Communion service in the candlelit sanctuary.
How could Peter have denied... -- Matthew 26:14--27:66 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2002
How could Peter have denied his best friend publicly?
My heart is broken! I've... -- Matthew 26:14--27:66 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2002
"My heart is broken! I've wept myself to sleep every night for a week," Marie cried to her pastor.
A mother mouse felt it... -- Philippians 2:5-11 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2002
A mother mouse felt it was time to introduce her children to the larger world.
When Paul authored his letter... -- Philippians 2:5-11 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2002
When Paul authored his letter to the Philippians, he was probably chained to a prison wall.
At a recent conference on... -- Philippians 2:5-11 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2002
At a recent conference on urban ministry in Chicago, Helen Prijean was the guest speaker.
What happened? June asked herself... -- Philippians 2:5-11 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2002
What happened? June asked herself.
The student had stayed awake... -- Matthew 26:14--27:66 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2002
The student had stayed awake all night to pray. He prayed for discernment.
The story is told of... -- Philippians 2:5-11 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 1999
The story is told of a famous British journalist who became quite senile with advancing years, but w
It is said Mother Teresa's... -- Philippians 2:5-11 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 1999
It is said Mother Teresa's brother, a soldier for the king, was furious when she declared that she w
In Oriental philosophy, emptiness is... -- Philippians 2:5-11 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 1999
In Oriental philosophy, emptiness is understood not only in terms of humility, but also in terms of
I remember reading somewhere that... -- Philippians 2:5-11 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 1999
I remember reading somewhere that when the news of the 1944 D-Day landing filtered into one prisoner
Usually when you learn to... -- Matthew 26:14--27:66 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 1999
Usually when you learn to play chess from a basic instruction booklet it will first teach you all th
Have you ever noticed how... -- Matthew 26:14--27:66 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 1999
Have you ever noticed how quickly life can change?

The Immediate Word

Illustrations For March 16, 2008 From The Immediate Word -- Matthew 26:14--27:66, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2008
Just who are those people who come out to see Jesus, as he triumphantly enters Jerusalem?
The Fickle Crowd -- Matthew 26:14--27:66, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Paul Bresnahan, Scott Suskovic, Carlos Wilton -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2008
During presidential campaigns, it is customary to introduce presidential candidates with "Hail to th

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The Contender -- Matthew 21:1-11, Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 -- Mary Boyd Click -- Passion Sunday - A
Violence has fragmented our world again this week. It seems almost pandemic.

The Village Shepherd

Shame -- Isaiah 50:4-9a -- Janice B. Scott -- Passion Sunday - A
It is said that one thing which distinguishes human beings from the great apes and other animals, is
Leadership Through Service — Is It Possible? -- Matthew 21:1-11 -- Janice B. Scott -- Passion Sunday - A
When I was a student physiotherapist, those students who were considered to be the best in the
The Power Of Slavery -- Philippians 2:5-11 -- Janice B. Scott -- Passion Sunday - A
Around the end of the nineteenth century, a book appeared on the

SermonStudio

The Cry Of The Vacant Heart -- Matthew 26:14--27:66 -- Albert G. Butzer, III -- Passion Sunday - A
One of the harsh realities of the life of faith is feeling abandoned by God.

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The Immediate Word

Mary Austin
Christopher Keating
Dean Feldmeyer
Thomas Willadsen
George Reed
Katy Stenta
Nazish Naseem
For November 16, 2025:

Emphasis Preaching Journal

David Coffin
Another natural disaster has flattened a number of coastal communities. Despite the weather and major television station warnings, and government disaster preparations, the dystopian destruction nightmare of Luke 21 has decimated another community. Also, it is reasonable to believe that this is not the last year for hurricanes, Tsunami’s, wildfires, mudslides and tornados. They will occur again. However, as weary citizens are interviewed in one group of people with the background of homes in rubble and streets still draining flood waters, they will not leave. This is their home.
Mark Ellingsen
Bill Thomas
Frank Ramirez

Isaiah 65:17-25 and Isaiah 12

StoryShare

John E. Sumwalt
“The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, and dust will be the serpent’s food. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain,” says the LORD. (v. 25)

A week after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, country singer Toby Keith — who died Feb. 5, 2024 — wrote a patriotic ballad titled “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue.” It was filled with populist fighting rhetoric that matched the mood of a nation shaken by the shocking death and destruction of that day.

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John Jamison
Object: A blood pressure monitor. It is actually called a sphygmomanometer, and is pronounced “sfig·mow·muh·naa’·muh·tr”.

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The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Prayers usually include these concerns and may follow this sequence:

The Church of Christ

Creation, human society, the Sovereign and those in authority

The local community

Those who suffer

The communion of saints


These responses may be used:


Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer
Lord, hear us.
Lord, graciously hear us.

SermonStudio

Stephen P. McCutchan
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
-- Isaiah 12:3

John W. Clarke
No reading of Luke is complete without coming to realize that Luke is concerned that the world understands that Jesus is the hope of the world and that any teaching that leads away from that fact is a false teaching. No matter what, no matter when, Jesus will be there to give us life.

Scott Suskovic
Whoever does not work should not eat!
-- 2 Thessalonians 3:10 (NLT)

Wow! Kind of takes your breath away, doesn't it? Not a lot of ambiguity in that rule. "You don't work, you don't eat." For a religion based on grace, it seems a bit unyielding.

Mark Ellingson
Freedom is such a lovely word, a compelling image. What is freedom? How would you define it? What does it mean to you? Webster's New World Dictionary defines freedom as being exempt from control or from arbitrary restrictions. Freedom is said to be the ability to choose or determine one's own actions.

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