A Study In Christian Decision Making
John E. Sumwalt and Jo Perry-Sumwalt
In this ”post-literate,” TV generation, many have come to realize that the art and act of storytelling is the most lucid, and therefore, most effective way to communicate a message. Creating images in others’ minds has become crucial. Most of us thin...

Series II, Cycle C
John R. Steward
John Steward is a pastor who knows the power of a well told story. Here is a book full of treasures ... well told stories that and preacher or teacher can use.
Dr. Bruce Larson

Readers will find 53 gripping stories that will amplify and illustrate the scriptural text for the lectionary for each Sunday. Many are adaptations from literature, while others are original.

Preachers will use this resource to hold their listeners' attention

True-To-Life Stories For Newly Confirmed Christians
Michael L. Sherer
Here is a terrific resource for recently confirmed young people that speaks their language. Sherer presents 12 contemporary stories examining young confirmands and their personal quests for understanding during a confusing time. Each story is accompa

Forty Tellable Tales For Cycle B
John E. Sumwalt
All these stories will touch the heart; some will evoke laughter and tears.

Here is a collection of 40 stories, each simple and to the point. They are based on lectionary cycle B. The stories examine basic theological and moral questions.

Subplots of God's Long Story
David O. Bales
Scenes of Gloryis a collection of story sermons that communicate the truth of God's word through familiar images like a vacation drive, two friends sitting under an apple tree, or football season. While each of the stories may take the reader into familiar territory, they may also offer a view of the gospel in a rather unfamiliar and thought-provoking way.

Complete with study questions at the end of each chapter, this resource is great for personal Bible study and devoti...

An Exploration Of The Use Of Drama In Story Sermons
Jerry Eckert
Have you ever wished you could find ways other than a monologue to express the Sunday sermon? This volume will help preachers who are seeking alternative forms for presenting the life-transforming power of the Gospel. It will also be useful to Sunday

An Exploration Of The Use Of Drama In Story Sermons
Jerry Eckert
The creativity of preachers and worship leaders is vitally important in this day of competition with television, videos, and CD-ROMs. This third volume by Jerry Eckert is filled with scripts and suggestions for presenting the Gospel in a dramatic and

True Life Stories from an Imaginary Town (Revised)
Michael Pearson
Looking for delightful and heartwarming stories that present familiar spiritual truths in new and delightful ways? Then you'll definitely enjoy this collection of brief parables in the form of humorous letters sent to Pastor Mike from a fictional parishioner. The letters chronicle a five-year time frame in the life of the small town of "Maybe,"

Living the Stories Jesus told in Real Time
Michelle Van Loon
Jesus? most familiar parables are examined in three ways: From the context of the text, through an imaginative retelling of the story behind the story of the parable, and how the parable looks today in real time through actual stories of people living now.

Series II, Cycle A
Timothy J. Smith
This collection of "Lectionary Tales" provides an imaginative way to help the preacher and the congregation get into the scripture lesson for the day. Each tale casts some particular light on an aspect of the text rather than simply being a paraphrase in modern dress. The tales can be used as "sermons starters" and illustrations ... or within the sermon as a means of reflecting on the deeper meaning of the text.
Dr. Kendall K. McCabe
Professor of