A Tenebrae Service And Worship Drama For Good Friday
Douglas W. Orbaker
This service and drama provide a complete worship resource for Good Friday. The tenebrae service Seven Words To Us makes use of the traditional ”Seven Last Words” (or sentences) of Jesus from the cross. Each section includes a brief reading, a

Preaching Advent In Year B
Michael L. Ruffin
As we prepare each year to celebrate the Incarnation, the Advent season reminds us that we live in an interim period between the First and Second Comings of Jesus Christ. In this book of twelve riveting sermons on a variety of Advent themes (all base

Letters From Hymnwriters
Ruth M. Buenting
Here is a unique way to engender new interest in the old familiar hymns of the church. Read these letters from hymn composers to members of your congregation aloud or print them in the worship bulletin. Either way these letters will educate, inspire,

Children's Sermons With Activity Pages
Julia E. Bland
During 44 years as a pastor's wife, Julia Bland was often given the task of presenting the children's sermon. Her presentations were always well-received.
Busy pastors and worship leaders who are searching for Bible-based lessons can use these wit

15 Monologues Of New Testament People
Robert F. Scott
In easy-to-understand language these monologues present fascinating details about Greek and Roman society. But more importantly they show how Jesus Christ changed the lives of those whom he encountered.

As you present these monologues with th

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...

Readers' Theater For Advent
Frank Ramirez
Looking for something fresh and creative for the Advent season? Here’s a charming set of five lighthearted plays that’s sure to engage audiences and set the holiday spirit while remaining focused on the scriptural message. Written in whimsical rhymin...

A New Approach To Biblical Preaching
William H. Shepherd, Jr.
This book is written for preachers who suspect that the way they were taught to preach (and for the most part are still being taught to preach) simply does not work.
The author's objective is to bring the Bible to life in the sermon in all of its

Living the Apostles' Creed
David E. Leininger
When it comes to our faith, what exactly do we believe? Many Christians might be hard-pressed to give a coherent answer to that question... at least on their own. Yet we do clearly articulate our faith week in and week out during worship as we repeat the familiar affirmations in the Apostles' Creed. And we not only give voice to these

An Easter Drama
Rudy S. Kolberg
Based on John 20:1-18, The Third Day Marathon is ideal for anyone searching for an Easter worship presentation that is brief, scriptural, and requires few people and minimal props. Three mature, enthusiastic people are needed to portray Mary M...