Christian Year

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.

June 1, 2005 | 9 min read
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.

June 1, 2005 | 10 min read

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.

June 1, 2005 | 41 min read
Were You There in Jerusalem When He Carried a Cross Out of Town? - Luke 23

A service plan for Lent reflecting on the suffering of Christ leading up to the crucifixion, part of a Lenten series following specific events that led up to Christ's death and resurrection.

June 1, 2005 | 9 min read
Were You There in the City When They Plotted? - Luke 21

A service plan for Lent recalling how Christ entered this world and faced his enemies, part of a Lenten series following specific events that led up to Christ's death and resurrection.

June 1, 2005 | 10 min read

Here Comes God! - Micah 1

An Advent service plan focused on introducing the book of Micah with not only the judgment, but also the hope and grace pronounced by Micah, which we are reminded of during Advent. This is part of a series on Micah and the hope that he pronounced.

June 1, 2005 | 11 min read
What Is Truth? - John 18

A service plan for the fifth Sunday of Lent planned around John 18:38. This service is part of "Questions of the Last Week," a series of Lent service plans.

June 1, 2005 | 9 min read

Split Kingdoms - Matthew 12

A service plan in an Epiphany series in preparation for Lent focused on the necessary unity of the church for the sake of stability and effectiveness.

June 1, 2005 | 8 min read
The People with a Song - Psalm 147

A service plan showing the people of God as a singing people. Their song is a "new song" and reflects their faith in God and their remembrance of his mighty acts. Part of an Advent series focused on the tension between the message that "Christ has come" and "not all is yet accomplished."

June 1, 2005 | 9 min read