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The wrong anthem -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 26:14--27:66, Psalm 31:9-16 -- William H. Shepherd, Schuyler Rhodes -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2011

The choir director was aghast. "I just didn't realize," she said. "It was totally inappropriate.

Experience Jesus and know God -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 22:14--23:56, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Mark J. Molldrem, Schuyler Rhodes -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2010

In this age of computers and the internet, there is so much information "out there" to access.

Passionate about the passion -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 26:14--27:66, Psalm 31:9-16 -- R. Craig Maccreary -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2008

I suspect that most preachers will not be looking for ways to dive headlong into

The tipping point -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 22:14--23:56, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2007

In his book, The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell shows how some events and

The road to redemption -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 26:14--27:66, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2002

Last summer my family and I moved from the East Coast to the Midwest.

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Shout, Shout, Let It All Out -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 22:14--23:56, Luke 23:1-49, Psalm 31:9-16, Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29, Luke 19:28-40 -- Christopher Keating, Thomas Willadsen, Katy Stenta, Mary Austin, George Reed, Dean Feldmeyer -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2025

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What Is Marvelous Today? -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 31:9-16, Mark 11:1-11, Mark 14:1--15:47, Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29, John 12:12-16 -- Thomas Willadsen, Christopher Keating, Dean Feldmeyer, Mary Austin, Katy Stenta, Elena Delhagen, Quantisha Mason-Doll -- Passion Sunday - B -- 2024

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A Tale of Two Kings -- Matthew 26:14--27:66, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 31:9-16, Matthew 27:11-54, Matthew 21:1-11 -- Elena Delhagen, Katy Stenta, Mary Austin, Dean Feldmeyer, Thomas Willadsen, Christopher Keating, George Reed -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2023

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No Quick Fix -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 31:9-16, Mark 11:1-11, Mark 14:1--15:47 -- Thomas Willadsen, Dean Feldmeyer, Mary Austin, Christopher Keating, Katy Stenta, George Reed, Bethany Peerbolte -- Passion Sunday - B -- 2021

For March 28, 2021:

Sacrifice or Inconvenience? / Lonely in the Midst of People -- Matthew 26:14--27:66, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 31:9-16, Matthew 27:11-54, Matthew 21:1-11, Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 -- Dean Feldmeyer, Mary Austin, Ron Love, Christopher Keating, Thomas Willadsen, George Reed, Bethany Peerbolte, Kentina Washington-Leapheart -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2020

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Tell Everyone! / Setting the Table: from Passover to Passion -- Luke 22:14--23:56, Luke 19:28-40, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Bethany Peerbolte, Christopher Keating, Ron Love, Mary Austin, Thomas Willadsen, George Reed, Dean Feldmeyer -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2019

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Humanness Vs. Godliness -- Luke 22:14--23:56, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Ron Love, Dean Feldmeyer, George Reed -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2010

The events of Holy Week, from the triumphal entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday through the Last

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

So, Jesus Rides Into Jerusalem And... -- Luke 22:14--23:56, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Thom M. Shuman, Scott Suskovic -- Passion Sunday - C

Palm Sunday coincides this year with April Fool's Day -- and while there might be a temptation to in

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Passion-Palm Sunday -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Passion Sunday - B -- 2008

Isaiah 50:4-9a

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The Spiritual Struggle Of Sidney Centurion -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 22:14--23:56, Psalm 31:9-16 -- John A. Tenbrook -- 2004

What really happened to the centurion who presided over our Lord's crucifixion?

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Humanness Vs. Godliness -- Luke 22:14--23:56, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Ron Love, Dean Feldmeyer, George Reed -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2010

The events of Holy Week, from the triumphal entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday through the Last

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

So, Jesus Rides Into Jerusalem And... -- Luke 22:14--23:56, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Thom M. Shuman, Scott Suskovic -- Passion Sunday - C

Palm Sunday coincides this year with April Fool's Day -- and while there might be a temptation to in

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Sermon Illustrations For Passion Sunday (2023) -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 26:14--27:66, Psalm 31:9-16, Matthew 27:11-54 -- Bill Thomas, Mark Ellingsen, Bonnie Bates, Frank Ramirez -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2023

Isaiah 50:5-9a

Sermon Illustrations For Passion Sunday (2020) -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 26:14--27:66, Psalm 31:9-16, Matthew 27:11-54 -- Ron Love, Bill Thomas, Mark Ellingsen, Bonnie Bates, Frank Ramirez, M Adryael Tong -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2020

Psalm 31:9-16

There is a community that... -- Luke 22:14--23:56, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2010

There is a community that observes Good Friday with an annual Cross Walk.

The Washington Redskins were one... -- Mark 14:1--15:47, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Passion Sunday - B -- 2009

The Washington Redskins were one of the dominant teams in the National Football League during the 19

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Humanness Vs. Godliness -- Luke 22:14--23:56, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Ron Love, Dean Feldmeyer, George Reed -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2010

The events of Holy Week, from the triumphal entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday through the Last

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

So, Jesus Rides Into Jerusalem And... -- Luke 22:14--23:56, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Thom M. Shuman, Scott Suskovic -- Passion Sunday - C

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Psalm 31:9-16 -- Psalm 31:9-16 -- Schuyler Rhodes -- 2009

There are times when paranoia is a well-founded emotion. Sometimes people are out to get you.

Psalm 31:9-16 -- Psalm 31:9-16 -- Schuyler Rhodes -- 2009

It was late one night, and the young people in the church were having a party.

Psalm 31:9-16 -- Psalm 31:9-16 -- Schuyler Rhodes -- 2009

At first, this psalm conjures up the words of an old acquaintance who frequently would call on the p

Palm Sunday/Sunday Of The Passion -- Psalm 31:9-16 -- James Evans -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2006

(Occurs in all three cycles of the lectionary; see Liturgy Of The Passion, Cycles A and B for alt

Palm Sunday/Sunday Of The Passion -- Psalm 31:9-16 -- Stan Purdum -- Passion Sunday - B -- 2006

(Occurs in all three cycles of the lectionary; see Liturgy Of The Passion, Cycles A and C, for al

Liturgy Of The Passion -- Psalm 31:9-16 -- James Evans, Stan Purdum, Carlos Wilton -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2006

(Occurs in all three cycles of the lectionary; see Liturgy Of The Passion, Cycle B and Cycle C, f

Lent 6 (Passion) -- Psalm 31:9-16 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Passion Sunday - B -- 1993

Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eye wastes away from grief,

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Humanness Vs. Godliness -- Luke 22:14--23:56, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Ron Love, Dean Feldmeyer, George Reed -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2010

The events of Holy Week, from the triumphal entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday through the Last

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

So, Jesus Rides Into Jerusalem And... -- Luke 22:14--23:56, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Thom M. Shuman, Scott Suskovic -- Passion Sunday - C

Palm Sunday coincides this year with April Fool's Day -- and while there might be a temptation to in

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Mindful of Christ -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Peter Andrew Smith, David O. Bales -- Passion Sunday - B -- 2021

Contents“Mindful of Christ” by Peter Andrew Smith

Filled with Passion -- Luke 22:14--23:56, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Peter Andrew Smith, Frank Ramirez -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2019

Contents “Filled with Passion” by Peter Andrew Smith

Beyond Comparison -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- David O. Bales -- Passion Sunday - B -- 2018

Contents “Beyond Comparison” by David O. Bales

Tidal Surge -- Matthew 21:1-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- C. David Mckirachan, Frank Ramirez -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2017

Contents "Tidal Surge" by C. David McKirachan

Over -- Luke 22:14--23:56, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Keith Hewitt -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2016

Contents "Over" by Keith HewittOver

They All Forsook Him... -- Mark 14:1--15:47, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 31:9-16 -- C. David Mckirachan, Frank Ramirez -- Passion Sunday - B -- 2015

Contents "They all forsook him..." by C. David McKirachan

God's Way -- Matthew 26:14--27:66, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Keith Hewitt, Peter Andrew Smith -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2014

Contents"God's Way" by Keith Hewitt "All You Know" by Peter Andrew Smith

World Saver -- Luke 22:14--23:56, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Keith Hewitt, Sandra Herrmann -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2013

Contents"World Saver" by Keith Hewitt "Maybe" by Sandra Herrmann

Amazing Grace -- Mark 14:1--15:47, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Peter Andrew Smith, Lamar Massingill -- Passion Sunday - B -- 2012

Contents"Amazing Grace" by Peter Andrew Smith

In The Arms Of Love -- Matthew 26:14--27:66, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Judy Sepsey, David O. Bales -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2011

Passionate Sense -- Luke 22:14--23:56, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Peter Andrew Smith, John E. Sumwalt, C. David Mckirachan -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2010

ContentsWhat's Up This Week "Passionate Sense" by Peter Andrew Smith

Holiday For Losers -- Mark 14:1--15:47, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 31:9-16 -- C. David Mckirachan, Larry Winebrenner, Frank Ramirez -- Passion Sunday - B -- 2009

ContentsWhat's Up This Week "Holiday for Losers" by C. David McKirachan

Upwards Motion -- Matthew 26:14--27:66, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Bryan Meadows, David O. Bales -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2008

Contents What's Up This Week "Upwards Motion" by Bryan Meadows

Missing Jesus -- Luke 19:28-40, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 22:14--23:56, Psalm 31:9-16 -- John E. Sumwalt And Jo Perry-sumwalt

Missing Jesus

Why? -- Luke 22:14--23:56, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- C. David Mckirachan, Rick McCracken-Bennett, John E. Sumwalt, Fanny Lee Seville, Scott Dalgarno, David E. Leininger -- Passion Sunday - C

Passion/Palm SundayIsaiah 50:4-9a Philippians 2:5-11

Man Of Discipline -- Mark 14:1--15:47, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- C. David Mckirachan, Charles Cammarata, David O. Bales, Terry Cain -- Passion Sunday - B

Based on Revised Common Lectionary texts:Passion/Palm Sunday

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A Plea For Help -- Psalm 31:9-16 -- John E. Sumwalt, Christal Bindrich

My mother died of breast cancer in 1976.

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Humanness Vs. Godliness -- Luke 22:14--23:56, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Ron Love, Dean Feldmeyer, George Reed -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2010

The events of Holy Week, from the triumphal entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday through the Last

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

So, Jesus Rides Into Jerusalem And... -- Luke 22:14--23:56, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Thom M. Shuman, Scott Suskovic -- Passion Sunday - C

Palm Sunday coincides this year with April Fool's Day -- and while there might be a temptation to in

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Palm Sunday / Sunday Of The Passion -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 22:14--23:56, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2009

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Alas! I'm Sunken In Despair -- Psalm 31:9-16 -- Clyde W. Wentzell -- Passion Sunday - B -- 2008

1. Alas! I’m sunken in despair, Twice burdened with my grief;

Passion/Palm Sunday (Lent 6) -- Matthew 26:14--27:66, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 31:9-16 -- Amy C. Schifrin, Martha Shonkwiler -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2007

Prayer For Procession With Palms

Passion Sunday -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 31:9-16, Mark 11:1-11, Mark 14:1--15:47 -- Charles And Donna Cammarata -- Passion Sunday - B -- 2005

Liturgy of the PalmsPsalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16

Lent 6 -- Psalm 31:9-16 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- 1991

Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress;my eye wastes away from grief,

Passion Sunday -- Psalm 31:9-16, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11 -- Norman A. Beck -- Passion Sunday - A -- 1986

The texts selected for the observance of Lent 6 as Passion Sunday each year obviously emphasize the

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Jesus and Ten Foot Poles

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As he entered a village, ten men with a skin disease approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” (vv. 12-13)

“I wouldn’t touch that with a ten-foot pole.”

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Thank You!

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Object: This message is a role-play story. If you have enough children, you could have them play the roles of the ten lepers. However, for the most fun, I suggest planning ahead and recruiting ten adults from your congregation to play the roles.

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The Royal Visitor

Janice B. Scott

Call to Worship:

Jesus healed ten sick people, but nine of them were only interested in themselves and their own condition. Just one was able to look beyond his own concerns and say thank you. In our worship today let us look beyond ourselves and see God.

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Jesus, sometimes we are consumed by ourselves and fail to really care about other people.
Lord, have mercy.
Jesus, sometimes we focus so intently on ourselves that we forget to say thank you.
Christ, have mercy.

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"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (v. 10). "Perfect love casts out fear" (1 John 4:18). These two powerful statements reveal for us the inadequacies of the translation process of the English language. These two juxtaposing passages reveal only a tiny fraction of the contradictions and conflicts found within our holy Word. No wonder people have trouble reading and understanding.

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"... suffer as I do" (2 Timothy 1:12).

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