Christian Year

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.

October 1, 2004 | 12 min read
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.

October 1, 2004 | 12 min read

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.

June 1, 2004 | 7 min read

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.

June 1, 2004 | 10 min read
The Disciples Had Breakfast with Him - Second Sunday After Easter - John 21

A worship service based on John 21 for the second Sunday after Easter. Jesus' post-resurrection appearances offer the disciples a renewed call to follow and serve him.

June 1, 2004 | 7 min read

Mission as Submission to the Trinity - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Psalm 31, Acts 7

A worship service for the fifth Sunday of the Easter season based on Psalm 31 and Acts 7--the story of the death of Stephen, demonstrating both the developmental and dynamic aspects of the early church.

June 1, 2004 | 6 min read