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Matthew 27:11-54 Commentary

by Melinda Quivik

This day is an image of ourselves and of the God who comes as a power so great that resurrection defeats even cruel execution.

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1st Reading

Isaiah 50:4-9a Commentary

by Tyler Mayfield

In recent decades, the business world has begun to use the phrase “servant leadership” to designate one who leads by serving and empowering others, not by accumulating and hoarding power.

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Psalm

Psalm 31:9-16 Commentary

by Jerome Creach

Psalm 31 is one of three psalms that appear prominently in the story of Jesus’ passion.

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2nd Reading

Philippians 2:5-11 Commentary

by Richard Carlson

Over the past half century, this has been one of the most studied passages in the New Testament, and probably the most examined passage within the Pauline corpus.

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The Question of the Day

by David Lose

April 13, 2014

Dear Working Preacher,

A few years ago I was visiting a congregation in downtown Washington, D.C. on Palm Sunday. It gathers for worship in a historic and challenged urban environment ...

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Sermon Brainwave Podcast

Sermon Brainwave #347 - Palm/Passion Sunday

April 13, 2014

Discussion on texts for Palm/Passion Sunday (April 13, 2014): (Gospel) Matthew 27:11-54; (1st Reading) Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; (2nd Reading) Philippians 2:5-11.

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