A Narrative Approach
Richard A. Jensen
Preachers and Bible teachers will find this book helpful in guiding them to be biblical storytellers. Testimonies to the value of Dr. Richard Jensen's book have been numerous and include the following:

Rather than preach about the biblica

Series VII, Cycle C
Jerry L. Schmalenberger
Delivering a fresh, timely reflection every week on assigned scripture passages is a formidable challenge for even the most resourceful preacher. So when you're short on time or need creative ideas to jump-start your sermon preparation, the newest edition of this classic CSS resource is just what the doctor ordered! Prominent pastor, former seminary president, and prolific author Jerry Schmalenberger draws on the experience of a lifetime in the ministry to

Sermons And Commentary For Preachers And Students Of Preaching
J. Will Ormond
One of the master preachers of today reveals how sermon styles can bring scriptural texts to life. This is a classic for students of the art of preaching.

Whenever Will Ormond preached in the Columbia Seminary Chapel, the pews were packed

Cycle A, Third Edition
John R. Brokhoff
One of the most comprehensive lectionary preaching resources available, the Lectionary Preaching Workbook is the one tool you will want to have close at hand to help you get the most out of every minute you spend preparing your Sunday s...

Commentaries On Science/Technology Themes
George L. Murphy
How have preachers handled questions about science and religion? Largely by ignoring them. But many people are asking questions about the significance of the Christian message in an age of technology.

Cosmic Witness will help...
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Cycle B
John R. Brokhoff
Your partner in intelligent, meaningful sermon preparation Cycle B

Exegesis
The Situation
The Setting
Cultural and Historical Contexts
Other Lectionary Texts For the Day
Meanings and Derivations of Key Words

Commentary, Stories, and Prayers
Jill Duffield, Keith Hewitt, Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson
This package of resources will help you gain insight from new and different perspectives. Using these books will give you confidence and enthusiasm all year long.

Commentaries for Cycle C
Wayne Brouwer, Timothy Cargal, David Kalas, Craig MacCreary, Rev. Dr. Mark J. Molldrem
For each Sunday in Cycle C, the writers and editors of "Charting the Course," an integral part of Emphasis: A Lectionary Preaching Journal from CSS Publishing Company, delve into the heart of the lectionary readings, providing you, the pastor with in-depth lectionary-based commentary; relating several fresh, solid ideas -- based squarely on the lectionary texts -- for creating sermons

Terence J. Keegan, O.P.
”Scholars have realized that the evangelists were theologians, each of whom had a unique insight into the mystery of salvation.” In A Commentary On The Gospel Of Mark, Terence Keegan takes up the unique insight of Mark: ”the Good News is insep...

Background Briefs on Lectionary Texts
Norman A. Beck
This book provides guidelines and resources for homilies and sermons, worship planning, and Scripture study based on the texts in Year C (Cycle C) in The Revised Common Lectionary: Consultation on Common Texts (Nashville: Abingdon, 1992). It is a thoroughly revised and updated replacement for Norman A. Beck, Scripture Notes for