Preaching

Hearing God's Voice through Change: The preacher's role

As Jesus told the disciples at the Last Supper, in this world we will have trouble. Here's how preaching can encourage believers to take heart. A feature story exploring how congregations can hear God's voice despite change and trials.

September 30, 2005 | 11 min read
Art That Preaches

Call it "the preacher's friend." Certain types of visual art are especially good for helping people worship because they direct attention beyond the artist or artwork to God. A feature story exploring art that preaches.

June 24, 2005 | 9 min read

The God Who Is Big Enough - Luke 11, Romans 11, HCLD 52

A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on the greatness of God in power, compassion and grace in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 13 min read
Seeking His Kingdom - Luke 17, Matthew 6, HCLD 48

A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on advancing the Kingdom of God in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 10 min read
Learning His Will - Matthew 7, HCLD 49

A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on greater obedience and discipleship in the Christian life in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 10 min read

The Community of Grace - 1 Peter

A service plan from the Apostles' Creed focused on the united Body of Christ found in the Christian Church and the forgiveness of sins in a series on the Apostles' Creed as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 11 min read
Surrounded by a Great Cloud of Witnesses

The fourth and last Sunday service plan in a series on Hebrews, focusing on the truth that in our efforts to follow Jesus Christ as the great High Priest we are part of the body of Christ throughout all time and space.

June 1, 2005 | 7 min read
Planks and Specs - Luke 6

A service plan in an Epiphany series in preparation for Lent focused on forgiving others, recognizing our own faults, and building up the body of Christ.

June 1, 2005 | 7 min read

Take the Name and Hold if High - Psalm 34, 86, HCLD 47

A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on the use of God's name and how we are to honor it in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 10 min read
Continuing to Pray - Luke 18, HCLD 45

A service plan focused on the necessity of faithful prayer as demonstrated by "The Parable of the Persistent Widow" in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 12 min read
Bread for Today - Exodus 16, HCLD 50

A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on trusting God for our daily needs and sharing generously with others in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 13 min read