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My Care Runs Over - Psalm 23, Matthew 9 (Palm/Passion Sunday)

A service plan for Lent celebrating God's care for us flows over us like the abundance of anointing oil runs over the head and down on the shoulders of the one being anointed. Part of a Lenten series focused on "Walking with God through Psalm 23."

June 1, 2005 | 8 min read
The Chapter of an Enthroned Lord - Psalm 2

A service plan focused on the tragedy in the world and our security in God, based on Psalm 2. This is part of a series called "Great Chapters of the Bible."

June 1, 2005 | 12 min read

Making Preparation for Advent and the Christian Year in Worship

Suggestions and advice for planning Advent worship and looking ahead to the entire Christian Year.

June 1, 2005 | 12 min read
Come to Me and Rest - Psalm 23, Matthew 11

A service plan for Lent focused on the message of rest, renewal and restoration in Psalm 23 and also being conscious of the restlessness and agitation that so often mark our lives. Part of a Lenten series focused on "Walking with God through Psalm 23."

June 1, 2005 | 8 min read
The Chapter of Great Security - Romans 8

A service plan focused on Romans 8, "the chapter of great security" in a series called "Great Chapters of the Bible." The theme of this service is our hope and confidence that we are "more than conquerors."

June 1, 2005 | 7 min read

The Transforming Power of Prayer - Mark 6

A sample service plan from the Calvin Symposium on Worship planned around the theme, "The Transforming Power of Prayer."

June 1, 2005 | 2 min read
Were You There in Jerusalem When He Rode into Town? - Luke 19, John 12 (Palm Sunday)

A Palm Sunday service plan celebrating Christ's triumphal entry, with attention to the somber truth that many who waved palm branches at his parade were calling for his crucifixion by the end of the week. Part of a Lenten series following specific events that led up to Christ's death and resurrection.

June 1, 2005 | 10 min read

Covered Sins - Psalm 32

A service plan for Lent focused on Psalm 32, which expresses guilt, humble confession, and the peace of being forgiven in a Lenten series on the Psalms.

June 1, 2005 | 25 min read
Dying Well - Genesis 25, 49

The sixth service plan in a series entitled "Chapters of Life." The focus of this service is the reality of death--even within the Christian life--and the hope the gospel brings of being able to "die well" and enter eternal glory.

June 1, 2005 | 11 min read