Sermons On Holy Communion And Other Sacred Meals
Maurice A. Fetty

Feasts and festivals are a central part of many cultures, and for Christians there is no more important ”meal” than Holy Communion, in which we commemorate our liberation through the sacrificial death of Jesus. Yet there are many other occasions in...

Second Lesson Sermons For Lent/Easter, Cycle B
John Stroman

These sermons lift up the themes of suffering, reconciliation, and the unmerited goodness of God extended to all through Jesus Christ. Stroman never loses sight of the kerygma in his tightly packed messages. He addresses a world where hatred and viol

Sermons And Object Lessons For Lent And Easter
Thomas A. Pilgrim

Behold The Man is a sermon/study series for Lent inspired by the words of Pontius Pilate about Jesus. The theme is carefully explored from the First Sunday in Lent through Easter Sunday.

For each Sunday a sermon, prayer, children...

More Devotions for Moms
Michelle Waters

There's nothing like seeing a rainbow after a particularly stormy time. It reminds us of the promises of God and of his steadfast love -- even for harried moms. To be a mother often means being able to see through the clouds of life that threaten to overshadow God's abundant grace and mercy and beholding the promise of God's rainbow. The devotions in Through the Clouds, each accompanied by a scripture verse and a prayer, are a perfect resource for busy moms who need to take a few quiet moments each day with the Lord. These brief meditations will encourage them to see the rainbows and remember God's promises -- no matter how much laundry is waiting!

Series II, Cycle A
Dallas A. Brauninger

While this book offers information for the sermon writer, Brauninger avoids presenting a ready-made cloak of words for a morning sermon. Instead she invites preachers and their audiences to explore the gap between the "back then" and the "now." This not only answers questions, it also generates them -- crucial in understanding the miracles of Jesus. Five sections are devoted to each of the miracles:

Text -- The entire lectionary text is provided, preventing the

Exploring The Origins of Christmas Symbols
CSS Publishing

Holly, wreaths, Santa Claus, bells and the poinsettia ... how do these symbols of the seemingly secular world relate to the real Christmas story -- the birth of Jesus Christ?

Visions Of The Holy In Ordinary Lives
John E. Sumwalt, Editor

The Bible is filled with stories of shining moments -- Moses' face shone as he came down from the mountain with the ten commandments; Jesus' face changed and his clothes became dazzling white in a transfiguration witnessed by the disciples; Paul was

19 Congregational Worship Resources, Cycle C
Pamela Urfer

A fresh look at scripture, a new presentation of the gospel, a deeper communication for God's truths -- this is what church drama has to offer.

Sunday Morning Readers' Theater, C, offers 19 skits for use during the church year. Each skit's performance falls between five and 10 minutes with the exception of readings for major church days.

"What I hope to do is to help people see the

Good Friday Ecumenical Worship Service
Steven B. Bomely

In His Steps is a Protestant version of the stations of the cross experienced by Roman Catholics. It is designed as an ecumenical Good Friday worship service. There are 12 stations in the service.

Participants represent the stations dur...

Preaching The Miracles -- Cycle A
Jeff Wedge

The stories of Jesus’ miracles challenge our jaded modern sensibilities -- with today’s wealth of scientific and technological knowledge, the wonders of our world rarely amaze us anymore. It can be difficult for us to grasp the astounding effect of t...