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Fifth Sunday of Easter

Devotional

Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
John 14:1-14
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
1 Peter 2:2-10
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
Acts 7:55-60
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A

Drama

Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Robert F. Crowley
John 14:1-14
excerpted from Lectionary Scenes : 57 Vignettes For Cycle A

Preaching

Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Elizabeth Achtemeier
Acts 7:55-60
excerpted from Preaching and Reading the Old Testament Lessons: With an Eye to the New
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Jerry L. Schmalenberger
Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook: Series VII, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Carlos Wilton
Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook: Series VIII, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Stan Purdum
Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
excerpted from Hear My Voice: Preaching The Lectionary Psalms for Cycles A, B, C
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
E. Carver Mcgriff
Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series VI, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
John R. Brokhoff
Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series IV
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
George M. Bass
Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:1-10, John 14:1-14
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series III, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Russell F. Anderson
Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series V, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Derl G. Keefer
C. Neil Strait
excerpted from THE WESLEYAN PREACHING ANNUAL 2001--2002 :
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
John R. Brokhoff
Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Cycle A, THIRD EDITION

Sermon

Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
David O. Bales
1 Peter 2:2-10
excerpted from Sermons On The Second Readings : Series II, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
David O. Bales
John 14:1-14
excerpted from To The Cross and Beyond: Cycle A Gospel Sermons for Lent and Easter
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Tony S. Everett
Acts 7:55-60
excerpted from Show-and-Tell: First Lesson Cycle A Sermons for Lent and Easter
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Schuyler Rhodes
Acts 7:55-60
excerpted from Sermons On The First Readings : Series II, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Lee Griess
John 14:1-14
excerpted from Sermons On The Gospel Readings : Series II, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Frank Luchsinger
1 Peter 2:2-10
excerpted from Love Is Your Disguise : Second Lesson Sermons For Lent/Easter
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Richard L. Sheffield
John 14:1-14
excerpted from The Lord Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed! He Really Is! : Gospel Sermons For Lent/Easter
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Richard E. Gribble, CSC
Acts 7:55-60
excerpted from Cross, Resurrection, And Ascension : First Lesson Sermons For Lent/Easter
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Theodore F. Schneider
Acts 7:55-60
excerpted from CALLED TO JERUSALEM: SENT TO THE WORLD : Sermons For Lent And Easter
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Mark Ellingsen
John 14:1-12
excerpted from PREPARATION AND MANIFESTATION : Sermons For Lent And Easter
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Robert J. Elder
Acts 7:54-60
excerpted from RESTORING THE FUTURE : First Lesson Sermons For Lent/Easter
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Albert G. Butzer, III
John 14:1-14
excerpted from Tears Of Sadness, Tears Of Gladness : Gospel Sermons For Lent/Easter
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Bill Mosley
Acts 7:55-60
excerpted from Sermons On The First Readings : Series I, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Richard E. Gribble, CSC
John 14:1-14
excerpted from Sermons on the Gospel Readings: Series I, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Richard W. Ferris
1 Peter 2:2-10
excerpted from Sermons On The Second Reading : Series I, Cycle A

Stories

Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
David E. Leininger
1 Peter 2:2-10
excerpted from Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit: Series VI, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Timothy J. Smith
1 Peter 2:2-10
excerpted from Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit : Series II Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Constance Berg
John 14:1-14
excerpted from LECTIONARY TALES FOR THE PULPIT : Series III, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Gregory L. Tolle
John 14:1-14
excerpted from Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit : Series IV, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
John E. Sumwalt
Psalm 31
excerpted from Shining Moments : Visions Of The Holy In Ordinary Lives

Worship

Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Thom M. Shuman
Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids, Cradled in God's Heart: Series VIII, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
Psalm 31:1-16
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
Acts 7:55-60
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
1 Peter 2:2-10
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
John 14:1-14
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Dallas A. Brauninger
Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series V, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Wayne H. Keller
John 14:1-14
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Workbook: Series II, Cycle A Gospel Texts
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
B. David Hostetter
Acts 7:55-60, Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS : Series III, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Dallas A. Brauninger
John 14:1-14
excerpted from In the Beginning Was the Word: Scriptures For The Lectionary Speaking Choir, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Amy C. Schifrin
Martha Shonkwiler
John 14:1-14, Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Workbook: Series III, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Norman A. Beck
Psalm 31:1-8, Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14
excerpted from Scripture Notes : For use with Common, Lutheran and Roman Catholic Lectionaries
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Heth H. Corl
Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:6-11
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS :
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Paul A. Laughlin
Acts 7:55-60, Psalm 31, 1 Peter 2:2-10, Psalm 31
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS : Series II
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Heth H. Corl
Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS :
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Beverly S. Bailey
Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16, John 14:1-14
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Workbook: Series IV, Cycle A
Fifth Sunday of Easter - A
Frank Ramirez
Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS : Series VII, Cycle A

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Schuyler Rhodes
This story about Stephen is a hard one to preach about these days. Lately, the idea of martyrdom has fallen under a bit of a cloud, don't you think? What do you think of when you hear about martyrs? In my experience, a martyr is either reduced to a psychological complex foisted off on someone who does too much for others, or it's a poor child with a dynamite vest ready to doom himself or herself and plenty of others for the sake of the cause, and the cash benefits paid to the family, after the fact. There's no question about it. The stock on martyrdom is way, way down these days.
David E. Leininger
"Christ is our cornerstone!" That motto was chosen over a century ago for the congregation I now serve. It was October 29, 1895, at 2:30 in the afternoon, that the grandparents and great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, the forebears of today's congregation, gathered outside in Pennsylvania's autumn chill to see the laying of the cornerstone of the church building that has been in use ever since.
Carlos Wilton
Theme For The Day
Jesus Christ is the cornerstone.

First Lesson
Acts 7:55-60
The Stoning Of Stephen
Derl G. Keefer
C. Neil Strait
WORSHIP HELPS

CALL TO WORSHIP
God is ready to swoop down and rescue us from the burdens we carry and to lift the heart aches! Our God has known us since birth through old age and gray hair and He will sustain us today!

OFFERING THOUGHT
The secret of money is enjoying the opportunity of giving it away for the glory of God.

BENEDICTION
May the God who transforms disappointments to joy do that for you this week. Amen.



SERMON BRIEFS

Holiness, The Trademark Of A Holy Person
Lee Griess
The great American humorist, Will Rogers, had the reputation that he could make anyone laugh. President Calvin Coolidge, on the other hand, had the reputation that he never laughed. Want to know what happened the time those two met? Rogers was invited to visit the White House and as was the custom, the president's assistant brought Rogers into the Oval Office. As was the custom as he entered, the assistant said, "President Coolidge, this is Will Rogers. Mr. Rogers, this is President Coolidge." To which Rogers leaned forward and said, "I'm sorry.
Richard L. Sheffield
Jesus said, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me" (John 14:1 NRSV).

Since everything that follows for the rest of the passage I just read from John is commentary on that, we need to hear that clearly, before we hear anything else.

This is the closest English can get to the Greek of John's Gospel: "Let not be troubled of you the heart; Believe in God, also in me believe."1

And here are the translations of others who have listened and interpreted these words for you and me:
Robert J. Elder
In the earliest experience of the church, the apostles soon discovered that their teaching and preaching duties were taking an incredible amount of energy. As the community of believers grew in numbers, and they continued in their commitment to hold all things in common, it became obvious that some details of the life of the community would need more attention than the twelve apostles themselves could give. It was decided to appoint deacons to serve the needs of the church, particularly the needs of the poor and widows who could no longer care for themselves. Seven were appointed.
Amy C. Schifrin
Martha Shonkwiler
Confession And Forgiveness
P: We gather for worship in the name of the one who is
the way, the truth, and the life, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
C: Amen.
P: The journey before us is one of letting go and taking hold.
As he prepares a place for us,
let us name the sin that clings to us, that we may find release.

Silence for reflection and self-examination

P: Unbelief, hatred, revenge,
C: Lord, do not hold our sins against us.
P: Gossip, despair, deceit,
C: Lord, do not hold our sins against us.
Frank Ramirez
Call To Worship (Psalm 31:15-16)

One:
My times are in your hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.

All:
Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your steadfast love.


Collect
Strengthen us, Lord, in the time of testing and trial, calling to mind the example of the martyrs who died for our faith. Amen.


Prayer Of Confession

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Christopher Keating
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Dean Feldmeyer
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George Reed
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Emphasis Preaching Journal

Sandra Herrmann
It is hard for us, living after the resurrection, to understand how Jesus, who was clearly a mortal man, could come to be worshipped as though he were God. Since we believe that Jesus did rise from the dead, we tend to endow his ministry with a divine glow. How could the authorities not see that Jesus was, indeed, the son of God? How did they explain away his miracles? How did they ignore how the average people felt about him?
David Kalas
What do you do between Act 2 and Act 3 of a performance? That depends upon who you are.

If you are like me, then you have attended a great many more shows, plays, and performances than you have participated in. And, as members of the audience, the time between acts is an intermission -- an opportunity to stretch your legs, to use the restroom, to enjoy some refreshments.

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:
Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." In our worship today, let us explore these words and find out how to reach God through Jesus.

Invitation to Confession:
Jesus, show me the right way to God.
Lord, have mercy.
Jesus, lead me into the truth about God.
Christ, have mercy.
Jesus, give me the eternal life which you have promised.
Lord, have mercy.

Reading:

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Keith Hewitt
Scott Dalgarno
John E. Sumwalt
Contents
What's Up This Week
"Encounter in the Darkness" by Keith Hewitt
"Please Don't Forget Me" by Scott Dalgarno
"An Unwanted Gift" by John Sumwalt


What's Up This Week
Peter Andrew Smith
Keith Hewitt
Contents
"Words of Power" by Peter Andrew Smith
"Refuge" by Keith Hewitt


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Words of Power
by Peter Andrew Smith
Acts 7:55-60

The principal looked at the boy holding the cloth up to his nose. His hair was dishevelled, his lip swollen, and his clothes bore the stains of the muddy playground. The nurse examined him but his bleeding nostrils seemed his greatest injury.

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Good morning, boys and girls. (Show the rubbing of the cornerstone.) Does anyone know what I'm holding? (Let them answer.) This is a rubbing of the cornerstone of our church building. (Read to them what the cornerstone says. Tell them where the cornerstone is located.) I hope that when church is over this morning you can go out and look at and touch the real cornerstone. Cornerstones are very important. Does anyone know the purpose of a cornerstone? (Let them answer.) It's important because it is at the very foundation of our building. The church building is built on top of it.
Good morning, boys and girls. (Have your road map opened as you talk. Examine the map as you greet the children.) If I wanted to take a trip to (name a familiar city in your area) but I wasn't certain how to get there, what could I use to help me? (Let them answer.) A road map! I just happen to have one here. I'm looking for my direction right now. (Point out the way to your destination.) When you go on vacation do your parents sometimes give you road maps to follow? (Let them answer.) A road map is very important when you are going places that you've never been before.
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