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,"

Calls To Worship
Ernst Nussman
Anyone with worship-leading experience will tell you that if one doesn't provide a good start to the service, it can be very difficult to regain the attention of the congregation or restore the proper spirit of worship.

Take A Break co

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

A Children's Bible Study
Cathy Liening
The Holy Bible is a precious resource, one that can speak to us in any circumstance of life. However, we do not always have a Bible in front of us. That is where Bible memorization can help us. But where do we begin?

B.I.B.L.E. -- Be Involved Bible Learners Everyone is a Bible study program, including children's sermons, that

Scriptures for the Lectionary Speaking Choir-Cycle C [revised edition]
Dallas A. Brauninger

Worship Commemorations For 12 Ancient And Modern Saints
Thomas A. Renquist
Do not stay where you are, but move ahead, move towards Jesus! ... Do not ask yourself whether the road is firm or practicable ... look only to see that it is really the road that leads straight to Jesus. (from the sermon about Albert Schweitz

Gospel Sermons For Sundays After Pentecost (Middle Third), Cycle A
William J. Carl, III
I know it's not easy to believe in miracles in our time. The problem with them is not that they don't happen. The problem is that they do. The question is do we have faith enough to see them and experience them and God's presence in our lives! Onl

First Lesson Sermons For After Pentecost (Middle Third), Cycle C
Sue Anne Steffey Morrow
”Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,” writes Sue Anne Steffey Morrow. ”As we ... deepen our understanding of wisdom’s ways, it is my hope that our knowledge of the Hebrew Scriptures will be deepened, and our awe for the one God be magnified.

A Search For Insight And Hope
Kenneth Cauthen
Evil and suffering are a part of everyone’s experience. Kenneth Cauthen breaks new ground in exploring the torments and terrors of this life. Some of his positions may be considered daring and controversial. But his approach, while creative, is roote...

Volume V: Introduction to the New Testament; Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans
Martha Jane Gray Click (with E. Dale Click)
After people complete the Information Talks For Visitors (see my book From Zero To Faith), attendees are hungry to get a handle on the Bible. These volumes on Through The Bible -- Book By Book not only educate but sustain people in the faith. Any church yearning to grow and sustain people needs to do these two things:
1) Give them information on the history and meaning of the Christian