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Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5

Devotional

Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16)
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
Psalm 112:1-9 (10)
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12)
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A

Drama

Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
John A. Tenbrook
Matthew 5:13-20, Psalm 27
excerpted from Thespian Theology : Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Robert F. Crowley
Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Scenes : 57 Vignettes For Cycle A

Preaching

Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Elizabeth Achtemeier
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12)
excerpted from Preaching and Reading the Old Testament Lessons: With an Eye to the New
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Carlos Wilton
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12), 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook: Series VIII, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Carlos Wilton
Psalm 112:1-9 (10)
excerpted from Hear My Voice: Preaching The Lectionary Psalms for Cycles A, B, C
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Richard L. Sheffield
Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Preaching the Parables : Series IV, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
William E. Keeney
Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Preaching the Parables : Series II, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
E. Carver Mcgriff
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12), 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16), Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series VI, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Richard E. Gribble, CSC
Matthew 5:13-16
excerpted from The Parables Of Jesus : Applications For Contemporary Life
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
John R. Brokhoff
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12), 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16), Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series IV
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
John R. Brokhoff
Matthew 5:13-16
excerpted from Preaching the Parables :
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
George M. Bass
Isaiah 58:3-9a, Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series III, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Russell F. Anderson
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12), 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16), Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series V, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Dallas A. Brauninger
Matthew 5:13-16
excerpted from Preaching The Parables : Series III, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
John R. Brokhoff
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12), 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16), Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Cycle A, THIRD EDITION
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Jerry L. Schmalenberger
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12), 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16), Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook: Series VII, Cycle A

Sermon

Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Mark Wm. Radecke
Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from God in Flesh Made Manifest: Cycle A Gospel Lesson Sermons For Advent, Christmas, And Epiphany
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Paul E. Robinson
Isaiah 58:3-12
excerpted from Hope Beneath the Surface: Cycle A First Lesson Sermons for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Timothy J. Smith
1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16)
excerpted from Christmas Grace: Cycle A Second Lesson Sermons for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
John N. Brittain
1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16)
excerpted from Sermons On The Second Readings : Series II, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Tony S. Everett
Isaiah 58:3-9a (9b-12)
excerpted from Sermons On The First Readings : Series II, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Charles L. Aaron, Jr.
Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Sermons On The Gospel Readings : Series II, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Linda Schiphorst Mccoy
Matthew 5:13-20
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 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Dallas A. Brauninger
1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16)
excerpted from Holy Email: Cycle A Second Lesson Sermons for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Stephen M. Crotts
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12)
excerpted from A Long Time Coming: Cycle A First Lesson Sermons for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Frank Luchsinger
1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16)
excerpted from Moving At The Speed Of Light : Second Lesson Sermons For Advent/Christmas/Epiphany
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
William B. Kincaid, III
Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from And Then Came the Angel: Gospel Sermons For Advent/Christmas/Epiphany
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
R. Glen Miles
Isaiah 58:3-9a (9b-12)
excerpted from Between Gloom and Glory: First Lesson Sermons For Advent/Christmas/Epiphany
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Robert A. Beringer
Isaiah 58:3-9a
excerpted from Something's Coming ... Something Great: Sermons For Advent, Christmas And Epiphany
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
John B. Jamison
Matthew 5:13-16
excerpted from Time's Up!: Sermons For Advent, Christmas And Epiphany
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Joe E. Pennel, Jr
Matthew 5:13-16
excerpted from FROM ANTICIPATION TO TRANSFIGURATION : Sermons For Advent, Christmas, & Epiphany
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
John T. Ball
Isaiah 58:3-9a (9b-12)
excerpted from Sermons On The First Readings : Series I, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Susan R. Andrews
Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from SERMONS ON THE GOSPEL READINGS : Series I, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16)
excerpted from Sermons On The Second Reading : Series I, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Thomas E. Ridenhour, Sr.
Isaiah 58:3-9a
excerpted from Promise of Peace, Call for Justice : SERMONS FOR ADVENT, CHRISTMAS AND EPIPHANY

Stories

Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
David E. Leininger
Isaiah 58:3-9a (9b-12)
excerpted from Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit: Series VI, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Timothy J. Smith
Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit : Series II Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Constance Berg
Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from LECTIONARY TALES FOR THE PULPIT : Series III, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Gregory L. Tolle
Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit : Series IV, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
John E. Sumwalt
1 Corinthians 2:1-12
excerpted from Shining Moments : Visions Of The Holy In Ordinary Lives

Worship

Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Thom M. Shuman
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12), 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16), Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids, Cradled in God's Heart: Series VIII, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Amy C. Schifrin
Martha Shonkwiler
Matthew 5:13-20, 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16), Psalm 112:1-9 (10)
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Workbook: Series III, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
Psalm 112
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16)
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12)
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Dallas A. Brauninger
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12), 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16), Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series V, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Wayne H. Keller
Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Workbook: Series II, Cycle A Gospel Texts
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
B. David Hostetter
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12), 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16), Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS : Series III, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Dallas A. Brauninger
Matthew 5:13-16
excerpted from In the Beginning Was the Word: Scriptures For The Lectionary Speaking Choir, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Norman A. Beck
Psalm 112:4-9, Isaiah 58:3-9a, Matthew 5:13-16
excerpted from Scripture Notes : For use with Common, Lutheran and Roman Catholic Lectionaries
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Heth H. Corl
Isaiah 58:3-9a
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS :
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Paul A. Laughlin
Isaiah 58:3-9a, Psalm 112, Matthew 5:13-16
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS : Series II
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Beverly S. Bailey
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12), Psalm 112:1-9 (10), 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16), Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Workbook: Series IV, Cycle A
Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A
Frank Ramirez
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12), Matthew 5:13-20
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS : Series VII, Cycle A

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"The Way to God" by Peter Andrew Smith
"Looking Up" by David O. Bales


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The Way to God
by Peter Andrew Smith
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12)

In his story "The Way to God," Peter Andrew Smith tells of a people seeking to know God in their lives who discover the answer is not about what they do but about how they live.

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Carlos Wilton
This is a dangerous psalm -- dangerous, because it is so open to misinterpretation.

"Happy are those who fear the Lord...." Well, who could quarrel with that? Yet this psalm goes on to describe, in concrete terms, exactly what form that happiness takes: "Their descendants will be mighty in the land.... Wealth and riches are in their houses" (vv. 2a, 3a).

Power? Wealth? Are these the fruits of a godly life? The psalmist seems to think so.

John R. Brokhoff
THE LESSONS

Lesson 1: Isaiah 58:1--9a (9b--12) (C); Isaiah 58:7--10 (RC)
John N. Brittain
I had a much-loved professor in seminary who confessed to some of us over coffee one day that he frequently came home from church and was so frustrated he had to go out and dig in the garden, even in the middle of winter. Robert Louis Stevenson once recorded in his diary, as if it were a surprise, "I went to church today and am not depressed." Someone has said, "I feel like unscrewing my head and putting it underneath the pew every time I go to church." Thoughts like these are often expressed by people who have dropped out of church, especially youth and young adults.
Charles L. Aaron, Jr.
Sometimes when we read a passage of scripture, we may need to pay careful attention to who in the text is speaking. Our understanding of the words themselves may change, depending on whose mouth they come from. If we are reading Job, we need to know which character is speaking in the passage. If Job's friends are talking, we know their words cannot be trusted. They are too self-righteous. Sometimes, we are not sure who is speaking. Job 28 is a beautiful poem extolling the virtue of wisdom, but we can't be sure who delivers this elegant piece.
William B. Kincaid, III
Of all the pressing questions of the day, a sign on one person's desk asks, "How much can I sin and still go to heaven?" The question seems amusing until we stop to think about it. Inherent in this question is a bold-faced confession that there is no interest at all in pursuing a life shaped wholly by the spirit of God, but at the same time we do not want to be so recklessly sacrilegious that we forfeit completely the rewards of the hereafter.
Robert A. Beringer
A Japanese legend says a pious Buddhist monk died and went to heaven. He was taken on a sightseeing tour and gazed in wonder at the lovely mansions built of marble and gold and precious stones. It was all so beautiful, exactly as he pictured it, until he came to a large room that looked like a merchant's shop. Lining the walls were shelves on which were piled and labeled what looked like dried mushrooms. On closer examination, he saw they were actually human ears.
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When pastors retire they have a chance to check out some of the Sunday morning religious television before going off to worship, presuming they don't succumb to the Sunday paper. One retired colleague who has the leisure to monitor Sunday morning television says that churchy television fixes mostly on the personal concerns of the viewers. Anxiety, depression, grief - all important and life--threatening matters - make up much of Sunday morning religious television.
Beverly S. Bailey
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This Little Light Of Mine (CBH401, NCH524, 525, UM585)
Ask Me What Great Thing I Know (NCH49, UM192, PH433)
There's A Spirit In The Air (NCH294, UM192, PH433)

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One of the difficulties that confronts us who drive our vehicles is forgetting to turn off the lights and returning to the car after some hours only to discover a dead battery. I have found that the problem occurs most often when I have been driving during a storm in daytime and had to turn on headlights in order to be seen by other drivers. By the time I get to my destination the rain has often ceased, and the sun is shining brightly. The problem happens, too, when we drive into a brightly lighted parking lot at night.
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Schuyler Rhodes
Some years ago Europa Times carried a story in which Mussa Zoabi of Israel claimed to be the oldest person alive at 160. Guinness Book of World Records would not print his name, however, simply because his age could not be verified. Mr. Zoabi was older than most records-keeping systems. Whatever his true age, Mussa Zoabi believed he knew the secret of longevity. He said, "Every day I drink a cup of melted butter or olive oil."

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Good morning, boys and girls. I brought some salt with me this morning. (Show the salt.) What do we use salt for? (Let them answer.) We use it for flavoring food. How many of you put salt on your popcorn? (Let them answer.) What else do we use salt for? (Let them answer.) We put salt on the sidewalks in winter to keep us from slipping. We put salt in water softeners to soften our water.

In this morning's lesson Jesus said that we are the salt of the earth. What do you think he meant by that? (Let them answer.) In Jesus' time salt was very important. It was used to keep food
Good morning! Once Jesus told a whole crowd of people who
had come to hear him preach that they couldn't get into Heaven
unless they were more "righteous" than all the religious leaders
of that day. Does anyone know what that word means? What does it
mean to be righteous? (Let them answer.) It means to be good, to
be fair, and to be honest. Now, what do you think he meant by
that? Was he telling people that they had to do everything
perfectly in this life in order to get into Heaven? (Let them
answer.)
Good morning! How many of you own your own Bible? (Let them
answer.) When you read the Bible, do you find some things that
are hard to understand? (Let them answer.) Yes, I think there are
some tough things to comprehend in the Bible. After all, the
Bible is God's Word, and it's not always easy to understand God.
He is so much greater than we are and much more complex.

Now, I brought a New Testament with me this morning and I
want someone to read a verse for us. Can I have a volunteer? (Let
Teachers and Parents: The most common false doctrine, even
among some who consider themselves strong Christians, is that we
can earn our way into Heaven by our own works. Our children must
learn the basic Christian truth that Heaven is a gift of God and
that there is no way to be righteous enough to deserve it. We
must rely on the righteousness of Christ for our ticket into
Heaven.

* Make white paper ponchos with the name JESUS written in
large letters on each one. (A large hole for the head in a big

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