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A service plan in an Epiphany series in preparation for Lent focused on listening well, examining Jesus' teachings carefully, and gaining a more complete understanding of the life of discipleship.
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.
An introduction to Lent and comprehensive guide to Lenten planning.
People look forward to singing Christmas carols. Meanwhile, each Christmas preachers struggle to compose yet another sermon that will engage worshipers. A feature story presenting a new view of preaching at Christmas.
People look forward to singing Christmas carols. Meanwhile, each Christmas preachers struggle to compose yet another sermon that will engage worshipers. A feature story presenting a new view of preaching at Christmas.
A variety of ideas to help plan for Thanksgiving services.
A service for Epiphany Sunday based on John 8.
A worship service for Ascension Sunday based on Revelation 1. The entire structure of the worship service is derived from the structure of the passage/chapter of Scripture that is in focus.
A worship service for the sixth Sunday of the Easter season based on Matthew 6.
A worship service for Christ the King Sunday with the theme of Christ as King, not only of the church but of all creation. He is the framework around which all things are oriented.
A worship service from Matthew 18 for the third Sunday of the Easter season. The theme of this service is forgiveness--a complicated issue for many people today.
Suggestions for introducing Ash Wednesday to your congregation and a sample Ash Wednesday service.
