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Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4

Devotional

Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
Psalm 15
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
Micah 6:1-8
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A

Drama

Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
John A. Tenbrook
Matthew 5:1-12, Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
excerpted from Thespian Theology : Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Robert F. Crowley
Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from Lectionary Scenes : 57 Vignettes For Cycle A

Preaching

Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Elizabeth Achtemeier
Micah 6:1-8
excerpted from Preaching and Reading the Old Testament Lessons: With an Eye to the New
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Carlos Wilton
Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook: Series VIII, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Carlos Wilton
Psalm 15
excerpted from Hear My Voice: Preaching The Lectionary Psalms for Cycles A, B, C
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
E. Carver Mcgriff
Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series VI, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
John R. Brokhoff
Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series IV
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
George M. Bass
Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series III, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Russell F. Anderson
Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series V, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Derl G. Keefer
C. Neil Strait
excerpted from THE WESLEYAN PREACHING ANNUAL 2001--2002 :
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
John R. Brokhoff
Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Cycle A, THIRD EDITION
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Jerry L. Schmalenberger
Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook: Series VII, Cycle A

Sermon

Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Mark Wm. Radecke
Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from God in Flesh Made Manifest: Cycle A Gospel Lesson Sermons For Advent, Christmas, And Epiphany
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Paul E. Robinson
Micah 6:1-8
excerpted from Hope Beneath the Surface: Cycle A First Lesson Sermons for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Timothy J. Smith
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
excerpted from Christmas Grace: Cycle A Second Lesson Sermons for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
John N. Brittain
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
excerpted from Sermons On The Second Readings : Series II, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Tony S. Everett
Micah 6:1-8
excerpted from Sermons On The First Readings : Series II, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Charles L. Aaron, Jr.
Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from Sermons On The Gospel Readings : Series II, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Linda Schiphorst Mccoy
Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from It's News To Me: Messages of Hope for Those Who Haven't Heard: Cycle A Gospel Sermons For Advent, Christmas, Epiphany
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Dallas A. Brauninger
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
excerpted from Holy Email: Cycle A Second Lesson Sermons for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Stephen M. Crotts
Micah 6:1-8
excerpted from A Long Time Coming: Cycle A First Lesson Sermons for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Frank Luchsinger
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
excerpted from Moving At The Speed Of Light : Second Lesson Sermons For Advent/Christmas/Epiphany
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
William B. Kincaid, III
Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from And Then Came the Angel: Gospel Sermons For Advent/Christmas/Epiphany
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
R. Glen Miles
Micah 6:1-8
excerpted from Between Gloom and Glory: First Lesson Sermons For Advent/Christmas/Epiphany
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Robert A. Beringer
Micha 6:1-8
excerpted from Something's Coming ... Something Great: Sermons For Advent, Christmas And Epiphany
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
John B. Jamison
Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from Time's Up!: Sermons For Advent, Christmas And Epiphany
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
John T. Ball
Micah 6:1-8
excerpted from Sermons On The First Readings : Series I, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Susan R. Andrews
Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from SERMONS ON THE GOSPEL READINGS : Series I, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
excerpted from Sermons On The Second Reading : Series I, Cycle A

Stories

Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
David E. Leininger
Micah 6:1-8
excerpted from Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit: Series VI, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Timothy J. Smith
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
excerpted from Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit : Series II Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Constance Berg
Micah 6:1-8
excerpted from LECTIONARY TALES FOR THE PULPIT : Series III, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Gregory L. Tolle
Micah 6:1-8
excerpted from Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit : Series IV, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
John E. Sumwalt
Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from Shining Moments : Visions Of The Holy In Ordinary Lives

Worship

Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Thom M. Shuman
Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids, Cradled in God's Heart: Series VIII, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Amy C. Schifrin
Martha Shonkwiler
Matthew 5:1-12, Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Psalm 15
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Workbook: Series III, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
Psalm 15
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
Micah 6:1-8
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Dallas A. Brauninger
Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series V, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Wayne H. Keller
Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Workbook: Series II, Cycle A Gospel Texts
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
B. David Hostetter
Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 15, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS : Series III, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Dallas A. Brauninger
Micah 6:1-8
excerpted from In the Beginning Was the Word: Scriptures For The Lectionary Speaking Choir, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Norman A. Beck
Psalm 37:1-11, Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from Scripture Notes : For use with Common, Lutheran and Roman Catholic Lectionaries
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Paul A. Laughlin
Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Psalm 37, Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS : Series II
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Heth H. Corl
Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS :
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Beverly S. Bailey
Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 15, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Workbook: Series IV, Cycle A
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A
Frank Ramirez
Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS : Series VII, Cycle A

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The Immediate Word

Dean Feldmeyer
Christopher Keating
Thomas Willadsen
Katy Stenta
Mary Austin
George Reed
Nazish Naseem
For February 1, 2026:
  • What the Lord Requires by Dean Feldmeyer. The world’s requirements are often complex and difficult. God’s requirements are simple and easy. Kinda.

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told the people how they could be blessed by God and experience God's kingdom. In our worship today let us explore the Sermon on the Mount.

Invitation to Confession:
Jesus, sometimes I'm full of pride instead of being poor in spirit.
Lord, have mercy.
Jesus, sometimes I'm overbearing and pushy, instead of being meek.
Christ, have mercy.
Jesus, sometimes I'm not exactly pure in heart.
Lord, have mercy.

Reading:

StoryShare

John E. Sumwalt And Jo Perry-sumwalt
Contents
What's Up This Week
Stories to Live By: "You Fool"/ "Us Who Are Being Saved"
Shining Moments: "A Comforting Dream" by Harold Klug
Good Stories: "Mercy, Mercy" by John Sumwalt
Scrap Pile: "The Souper Bowl of Caring" by Jo Perry-Sumwalt


What's Up This Week
by John Sumwalt

Sandra Herrmann
John Jamison
Contents
"Child Sacrifice" by Sandra Herrmann (Micah 6:1-8)
"Ka-Chang" by John B. Jamison (Matthew 5:1-12)


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Child Sacrifice
Sandra Herrmann
Micah 6:1-8

SermonStudio

Stephen P. McCutchan
For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles....
-- 1 Corinthians 1:23-24

Russell F. Anderson
BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS

Lesson 1: Micah 6:1--8 (C, E, L)
John N. Brittain
The other day I stumbled onto a Discovery Channel show about underwater archaeology (not basket weaving). The archaeologist described the process of identifying the probable location of an underwater wreck site, the grueling work involved in beginning the process, and the same kind of methodical work that characterizes all scientific archaeology. But then her eyes twinkled as she described the joy of uncovering the first artifact, or recognizing a significant discovery. And that of course is what it is all about, the final product of discovery.
Tony S. Everett
Late one night, Pastor Bill was driving home after spending the past 23 hours in the hospital with his wife, celebrating the birth of their son. It had been a glorious day. His wife was peacefully resting. His extended family was ecstatic. His son was healthy. Surely God was in heaven and all was right with the world.

Linda Schiphorst Mccoy
When I'm teaching a class, and want to get a discussion going, I often begin with something that's called a sentence stem. I start a sentence and let the participants complete it. This morning, if I were to ask you to complete this sentence, what would you say? "Happy are those who...." What would you use to complete the thought?
Dallas A. Brauninger
E-mail
From: KDM
To: God
Subject: Demands On God
Message: All these demands don't make sense, God. Lauds, KDM
R. Glen Miles
What does God want from us? The answer is simple, but it is not easy to put into practice. What God wants is you. What God wants is me. God wants our whole selves. The prophet Micah makes it fairly clear that ultimately God does not care too much about religion and the things that come with it. Religion isn't a bad enterprise. It is okay as a way of reminding us about what God wants, but in the long run being good at religion is not what God desires. What God requires is us. It is simple to understand but not necessarily the thing we would offer to God first.
John B. Jamison
It was a strange sound. Some said it was a kind of "clanging" sound, while others said it was more of a "ka-ching," or more accurately, a "ka-chang!" It sounded like the result of metal hitting metal, which is exactly what it was.

In the valley off to the west from the hillside is a steep cliff rising up the face of Mount Arbel. The face of the cliff is covered with hundreds of caves, with no good way to get to them without climbing straight up the cliff. That's why the Zealots liked them. They were safe.
Amy C. Schifrin
Martha Shonkwiler
Prayer Of Dedication/Gathering
P: Our Lord Jesus calls each of us to a life of justice, kindness, and humility. We pray that in this hour before us our defenses would fall and your love would be set free within us.
Father, Son, + and Holy Spirit, your mercy knows no end.
C: Amen.

Intercessory Prayers

Emphasis Preaching Journal

David Kalas
We have a prejudice in favor of things complex. Not that we necessarily desire complexity, but somehow we trust it more. We figure that complexity is the prevailing reality in our world, and so we feel obliged to be in touch with it. We would love to hear that this thing or that is really quite simple, but doctors, politicians, futurists, ethicists, economists -- and even some preachers -- keep discouraging us. It's actually quite complicated, we are told, and there is no simple answer.
People tend to say in times of personal or community disaster, "God works in mysterious ways." The point they are making is that when we can't figure out any logical answer to a situation, it must be the work of God. It is one way of making sense out of an inexplicable event.
Schuyler Rhodes
In 1993 brothers Tom and David Gardner began a financial information service they named The Motley Fool. Dressed in their trademark court jester hats, the motley fools can be seen and heard offering their advice and warnings concerning the stock market on a variety of talk shows and financial news channels.

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Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you have spent time around babies? (let them answer) Babies are so cute when they are happy but hard to please when they are upset. Babies can't talk, can they? (let them answer) So when they don't get what they want they cry. When they are hungry they cry. When they are sleepy they cry. When a stranger tries to hold them they cry. How do we know if babies are sick, hungry, or tired? (let them answer) Most of the time a baby's mom can figure out what's wrong even when we can't.
Teachers or Parents: Have the children sit on the floor and pretend that they are on a mountaintop and learning at Jesus' feet. Ask: "How is this classroom different from classrooms you have seen?" "How is it like them?" Read various portions of the "Sermon on the Mount" (Matthew 5-7) that they might understand (such as Matthew 7:7-11 -- prayer; 7:12 -- the Golden Rule; 7:15 -- being true). Be careful -- many parts of the Sermon on the Mount are difficult for children to understand and may lead to great misunderstanding and perhaps fear.

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