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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come - Christmas Celebration based on Luke 2
A weekday chapel service plan to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas based on Luke 2.
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.