What? I Have to Preach the Christmas Story Again?: Fresh approaches to planning
How to plan for the Christmas service.
Trinity Sunday and the Call to Worship
Why should we observe Trinity Sunday when it isn’t a clear event in Scripture?
The Three Days: Celebrating the summit of Holy Week with four services and two sacraments
An article by Leonard Vander Zee reflecting on celebrating the summit of Holy Week with four services and two sacraments
The Burden on the Crucifix: What the Sweetbrier Pastor did instead of writing Lenten sermons
A story by James Schaap about a pastor debating the meaning of the Crucifix and what it means.
Graham Redding on Ascension as a Lost Heirloom
Graham Redding reflects on connecting Christ's incarnation and ascension
Graham Redding on Ascension as a Lost Heirloom
Graham Redding reflects on connecting Christ's incarnation and ascension
Reclaiming the Promise of Ascension
Many Christians skip from Easter to Pentecost because they don't understand why Christ's ascension matters. A feature story exploring the importance of Christ's Ascension.
Visuals for Pentecost
A collection of visuals used in worship spaces during Pentecost.
Growing With Peter Series: The Story Begins - John 1
A service plan in a Lenten series focused on Peter and how genuine worship involves an expression of God's story in our lives.
God's Good Tidings - Isaiah 40
A service plan for the fourth Sunday of Advent or Christmas Eve planned around Isaiah 40:9. This service is part of "Prepare the Way," a series of Advent service plans.
Were You There in Jerusalem When He Rode into Town? - Luke 19, John 12 (Palm Sunday)
A Palm Sunday service plan celebrating Christ's triumphal entry, with attention to the somber truth that many who waved palm branches at his parade were calling for his crucifixion by the end of the week. Part of a Lenten series following specific events that led up to Christ's death and resurrection.
When We Feel Forsaken - Psalm 22
A service plan for Good Friday which takes its spirit from Psalm 22 and the cry of forsakenness that was repeated by Christ on the cross. Part of a Lenten series on the Psalms.