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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Divine Glory: A Song Worth Singing/Show Us Your Glory - Revelation 5 (sympos 07)
A service adapted from one prepared by Brother Max Thurian of the Community of Taizé. The liturgy draws from various Christian traditions, in order to express the faith held in common by churches throughout the world.
Dislocated People - Celebrating World Communion Sunday - Ephesians 1
A service plan and resource suggestions for World Communion Sunday. Although the unity of the church needs constant attention, days like this give us opportunity to recommit ourselves to the life of unity to which Christ calls us.
May We All Be One! - World Communion Sunday - John 17
A service plan for World Communion Sunday. This service celebrates with the Church of Christ in all cultures.
Praying Is for Children - Luke 11, HCLD 46
A service plan from the Lord's Prayer teaching that praying is for those who have come to know God as Father in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
The Forgiveness Matter - Psalm 32, Matthew 6, HCLD 51
A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on the forgiveness we receive and extend to others in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
Calling for Deliverance - 1 Corinthians 10, HCLD 52
A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on protection and deliverance that we seek from God from our fears and the threats surrounding us in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
Beatitudes Series: Blessed Are You - Psalm 1, Matthew 5
A service plan introducing the Beatitudes as recorded in the New Testament book of Matthew, part of a series focused on the Beatitudes.