Preaching The I Am Statements Of Jesus
Ronald J. Lavin
Who is Jesus Christ? These fourteen chapters answer that question in his own words: I AM the light of the world ... I AM the way, the truth and the life ... I AM the Good Shepherd ... I AM the alpha and the omega..., Why a book on the I AM sayings of...

Nine Lenten Chancel Dramas
Paul L. Larsen
I was struck by the way these dramas relate to children and young people, and by how they involve children and youth in the presentations. At the same time, they have a significant message for adults. It strikes me that they could also be used whe

New Testament Sermons For Lent And Easter
Rev. Dr. Mark J. Molldrem
These sermons for Lent and Easter are based on second lesson texts from the epistles, including First and Second Corinthians, Romans, Ephesians, Hebrews and Philippians.

Molldrem packs his sermons with powerful stories and gripping illustr

Charles Wesley Mockingbird's Life Lessons
Gene Gee and Mary Helen Gee
”Down in Florida there is a community where lots of animals and birds live. It is called Critterville. In that town there is a bird whose name is Charles Wesley Mockingbird. He is the minister of Critterville Church.”

What follows that introd...

12 Sermons For The Lord's Supper
Burton F. Blair
The Christ Who Is Hidden is a compilation of sermons that are biblically and theologically grounded, well-structured homiletically and helpful to preacher and laypersons in discerning the presence and love of God. With passion and sensitivi

Series IV, Cycle B
James R. Wilson
A Call to Worship, Collect, Prayer of Confession, and three suggested hymns based on each lectionary text (First Lesson, Second Lesson, and Gospel) are provided for every Sunday of the year in cycle B. Additional non-lectionary days such as All Saint

Twelve Worship Resources For Holy Week
Cynthia Cowen and Stephen Cowen
Death took me. I found myself in an empty, dark void. I don’t remember anything of it, just emptiness. Then I heard his voice, ”Lazarus, come out!” Jesus called me from death to life. Struggling through the darkness, I came out of my tomb. (fr

A Dramatic Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
James H. Schackel
This Christmas Eve Candlelight Service takes your congregation to the hills and homes of Bethlehem on the night that Jesus was born. Monologs by local shepherds and their families reflect on the hopes and expectations of the common people who populat

A Collection of Resources for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Jeanne Mueller, Judith Hale Wood, Arthur J. L. Meether, Judy Gattis Smith, Louis H. Valbracht, Janet Burton, Bill Thomas, Robert V. Dodd, Myra Shofner, Donna J. Fetzer, Adalya Hadar
This anthology provides a wide range of dramatic and worship material for seasonal celebrations. There are numerous Thanksgiving resources, including a children's Sunday school learning event, a children's message, a brief responsive reading, a one-act drama, and a sermon. For Christmas there

Litanies, Prayers And Occasional Services
Gennifer Benjamin Brooks
This book will become the most used resource in the pastor's library when looking for help in preparing a worship service that has a fresh approach.

Liturgies and occasional services for ...
Advent, Christmas Eve, Epiphany, Ash Wednesday