Were You There in the Garden When He Arose? - Matthew 28 (Easter)
A service plan for Easter Sunday celebrating the victory accomplished through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, part of a Lenten series following specific events that led up to Christ's death and resurrection.
Were You There When He Was Betrayed? - Matthew 26
A service plan for Lent planned around Judas' betrayal of Jesus, part of a Lenten series following specific events that led up to Christ's death and resurrection.
Losers and Finders - Matthew 16
A service plan in an Epiphany series in preparation for Lent based on Matthew 16:21-28. The central focus is the twist of losing our lives to find them in Christ.
Lent Planning Guide
An introduction to Lent and comprehensive guide to Lenten planning.
Ancient Christmas Sermons: Making the old, old story new again
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.
Ancient Christmas Sermons: Making the old, old story new again
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.
Thanksgiving Worship
A variety of ideas to help plan for Thanksgiving services.
What a Welcome! - First Sunday of Epiphany - Luke 2
A service for Epiphany focusing on the presentation of Jesus in the Temple, Luke 2:22-40.
When Jesus Went to the Temple - First Sunday After Epiphany - Luke 2
A service for the first Sunday after Epiphany built around Luke 2:39-40.
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Notes 2004
Introductions and suggested resources for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services.
My Light and My Salvation - Epiphany Sunday - Psalm 27
A service for Epiphany Sunday built around Psalm 27, which declares that the Lord is our light and our salvation.
Look Around as You Pray - Third Sunday of Easter - Psalm 104
A service for the third Sunday of the Easter season intended to be a service of prayer for the new growing season and for the welfare of the nation.