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Theological reflections on the meaning of worship by Joyce Ann Zimmerman
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A service for the second Sunday of Epiphany based on John 1 and focusing on the incarnation of Jesus Christ who was the Word from the beginning.
Often worshipers confuse the object of Christian worship with the source of Christian worship. Re-orienting the focus of our worship is complex, but encourages active participation and helps focus on the true purpose of worship.
The purpose of this Maundy Thursday or Good Friday service is to reflect deeply on the sufferings and death of Christ for us and our salvation, and then commemorates the death of Christ at the Lord's Table.
The full text of a short meditation on the Paradox of Christmas.
A worship service based on Matthew 28 for the first Sunday after Easter. The message in this service will focus on the efforts of the enemies of Christ to do their best to cover up the reality of the resurrection.
A worship service for Pentecost Sunday based on 1 Thessalonians 1.
An idea for making large-group prayer more meaningful.
A brief philosophy and some suggested steps for starting a worship-shaped youth ministry
A service for the fifth Sunday of the Easter season based on 1 Kings 3 intended to honor those who are graduating, giving encouragement to them from God's Word, and praying for God's blessing on them.
A service for Epiphany Sunday built around Isaiah 60 and Revelation 22.
A worship service for the fourth Sunday of the Easter season based on 2 Peter 1. This service explores the way our lives serve as a reflection of Christ's transforming power in a broken world.
A weekday chapel service plan to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas based on Luke 2.
