Series VI, Cycle B
E. Carver McGriff
McGriff provides some of the most timely and thought-provoking research on the lectionary texts ever made available. Included for each Sunday in the lectionary are:
A listing of the Revised Common, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal lectionary texts.
A description of the Psalm of the day.
A prayer for the day.
Commentary that is more than academic exegesis -- McGriff brings to the

Lenten Sermons And Hymns
Charles J. Curley
Forgive, O Lord, your people, forgive us all our sins,
May they be burned to ashes, like dust upon the wind.
And vanish in the bright new dawn of your eternal love,
That banishes our darkness and lifts our hearts above.
From the Ash Wedn...

Scriptures For The Speaking Choir
Robert A. Allen
What is the condition of the public reading of scripture in your church? If you are searching for new ways to present meaningful scripture reading in the worship setting, this book will help you.

The creating of a speaking choir is one way to

56 Stories For Cycle A
Merle G. Franke
Storytelling is the way much of the Gospel is presented to us. Many or most of today's dynamic preachers make wide use of narratives in their preaching. This book provides 56 stories that enhance the preacher's ability to drive home the message of the scripture texts. It is a valuable addition to every lectionary preacher's resource library.

*Two boys decide to paint their old car. They think

Gospel Sermons For Lent/Easter, Cycle A
Richard L. Sheffield
Richard Sheffield's preaching is stimulating and unique. Whenever I am burdened or under pressure his pithy insights into the Gospel of our Lord refresh my spirit. They sometimes also sting my soul to pay attention to more significant things in life than preoccupying problems. He is also a courageous preacher when he says things we all think or doubt and dare not to express. He handles life's

Three Christmas Plays
Frank Ramirez
Drama can be a wonderful tool for presenting spiritual truths in a fresh and creative way. Come All Ye Faithful is a valuable resource for churches seeking new methods for presenting the joyous message of Advent and Christmas. From an insightful allegory illuminating the symbolism of the Advent wreath to mice depicting the

100 Tools For Successful Kingdom Growth
Danny Von Kanel
For many churches the Sunday school can be one of the best vehicles to apply the principles of effective evangelism and assimilation. But also in many churches, the Sunday school must undergo a significant paradigm shift before this occurs. Danny Von

Gospel Sermons For The Sundays After Pentecost (Last Third), Cycle B
William G. Carter
Drawing upon a number of scripture texts from the Gospel of Mark, this collection of sermons speaks about many challenges on the road to Christian maturity. The call of the gospel is given to all who find themselves in sticky human circumstances, whe

A Good Friday Worship Service
Paul J. Weckle, Daniel Thompson, Annette Thompson, Franklin A. Dvorak
Ever wonder how the word of Jesus’ death was communicated to his many followers? This ecumenical Good Friday worship service is based on the authors’ speculation that such an important event must have first been proclaimed and passed from eyewitnesse...

Resources For Palm Sunday Through Easter
Friedrich Rest
Our Christian Worship: Resources For Palm Sunday Through Easter, contains original and selected, contemporary resources for worship for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter.

Our Christian Worship features opening