Download or read book Preaching and Worshiping in Advent Christmas and Epiphany eBook ePub written by Abingdon and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This helpful one-volume commentary resource provides brief preaching commentaries and prayers for worship for the first Sunday in Advent through Epiphany of the Lord (Years A, B, and C). This book includes: lectionary readings for each Sunday and Holy Day in the season; three sermon briefs for each Sunday in Advent and the Sunday after Christmas; sermon briefs for Christmas, Christmas Eve, and the Day of Epiphany; creative prayers for each Sunday and Holy Day in the season; scripture index.
Download or read book Preaching and Worshiping in Advent Christmas and Epiphany written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Something s Coming Something Great written by Robert Beringer and published by CSS Publishing Company. This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like Isaiah of old, those who trust in the promise of God's coming kingdom know that history must have an ending, and that God must be a part of that ending! Those who trust in the promise of God's coming kingdom are able to see the advance signs that, even now, something is about to happen. (from the sermon "Something's Coming") The seventeen sermons in this book are based on First Lesson texts, primarily from Isaiah. They follow the Revised Common Lectionary. "I am grateful... for this opportunity to rediscover the excitement and anticipation of the Old Testament writers as they stood on tiptoe, waiting for God to act on the state of human history," writes Robert A. Beringer. "Although each of these chapters is based on an Old Testament text, I have tried to make these messages Christ-centered in every way." Robert A. Beringer is pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Metuchen, New Jersey. He is author of two other CSS books The Easter People and Batteries Not Included. He is a graduate of Cornell University and Princeton Theological Seminary.
Download or read book Just in Time Advent Christmas and Epiphany Services written by F. Belton Joyner and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ready-to-use worship resources for the 4 Sundays of Advent, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Epiphany
Download or read book To Nativity and Beyond written by David Sinclair and published by Saint Andrew Press. This book was released on 2016-09-23 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with practical ideas and original, ready-to-use seasonal material, this volume will be widely welcomed by hard-pressed ministers and worship leaders looking for fresh inspiration at a time of the year when there are always extra services to plan and as they seek new ways of enabling the familiar Christmas stories to be heard afresh amid the commercial frenzy.From the beginning of Advent right through to Epiphany, this volume offers: • Reflective introductions to the distinctive biblical emphases of each of the seasons • Responsive gathering and opening prayers • Interactive prayers of thanksgiving • Seasonally themed intercessions • Children’s addresses and activities • Sermon helps, scriptural meditations and reflections • New seasonal prayers of consecration for communion • Simple seasonal ceremonies, such as for lighting the Advent wreath
Download or read book Just in Time Advent Christmas and Epiphany Services written by F. Belton Joyner JR. and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesus: God's Unlikely Revelation Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Services includes biblically-based sermons, suggested scriptures, children's time, hymn and prayers, as well as litanies for lighting the Advent wreath. Also included are suggestions for seasonal funerals. These services offer a completing message of hope during this important church season, when people often visit a church for the first time. Each service focuses on and celebrates a different aspect of the theme: Jesus: God's Unlikely Revelation 1. First Sunday of Advent- Jesus: The Unlikely Image of God (Genesis 1:26-27; Colossians 1:15-17) 2. Second Sunday in Advent Jesus: The Unlikely Gift from God (Isaiah 55:1-9) 3. Third Sunday of Advent Jesus: The Unlikely Story of God with Us (Matthew 1:18-25) 4. Fourth Sunday of Advent Jesus: The Unlikely Messiah (John 7:25-31) 5. Christmas Eve Jesus: An Unlikely Peacemaker (Luke 2:8-20) 6. Christmas Day An Unlikely Christmas Card (Matthew 2:13-23) 7. Epiphany John the Baptizer: Jesus' Unlikely Herald (John 1:1-14) Seasonal Funerals
Download or read book Hope Beneath the Surface written by Paul E. Robinson and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On these pages one encounters the moving image of the holy God with Isaiah in the temple, the powerful call to justice through the thundering voice of Amos, the depth of despair in the heart of Jeremiah, and the struggle for faithfulness in the prophetic work of Hosea, Elijah, and others. Underlying every page is the presence of Jesus of Nazareth, who is constantly uppermost as each sermon unfolds. Robinson's writing, like his preaching, reveals a person who is in close touch with the common ventures of life. More significantly he is in touch with the common people of the working, playing, and suffering worlds. And he is in touch with the verities of the Christian faith. Reverend Vernon Bigler Buffalo, New York The gripping illustrations in this book are worth the price alone. Paul Robinson has served churches in Basel, Switzerland, and throughout the state of New York. He holds degrees from Lycoming College and Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington DC. He is currently the pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church in Grand Island, New York.
Download or read book Sermons for the seasons of Advent Christmas and the Epiphany written by George Robert Gleig and published by . This book was released on 1844 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Praying for a Whole New World written by William G. Carter and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history professor told me that the earliest Protestants in America discouraged the celebration of Christmas. "It's too much fun," the Puritans reasoned, "and the Gospel of Jesus Christ requires our utmost seriousness." -- from the Introduction At a time of year which is often as stressful and exhausting as it is exhilarating, William Carter reminds us that while holiday celebrations will fade into winter gloom, Jesus Christ, the light that casts no shadow, remains at the center of our faith and lives. This collection of seventeen sermons based on the Revised Common Lectionary is for readers who wish to take the gospel seriously during a season when commercialism and social activities can be overwhelming. Carter's messages provide a wonderful interplay between the biblical text and illustrations drawn from contemporary life. He brings the sensibilities of an accomplished jazz musician to the lectionary readings, creating new melodies that arise from the established material -- some in counterpoint to the scripture, others elaborating upon the original tune. The sermons of this outstanding preacher are inspiring reading for both clergy and laypeople! Senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, William G. Carter has received national recognition for his preaching and writing, with sermons and articles appearing in Journal for Preachers, Presbyterian Survey, Preaching, Lectionary Homiletics, The Christian Ministry, and Best Sermons 7. In 1999, he was selected to preach on The Protestant Hour, an international radio ministry that reaches over two million listeners each week. He frequently leads workshops for pastors on homiletical themes and practices. A graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, Carter serves on the seminary's board of trustees. Reverend Carter is also a highly regarded jazz pianist who has studied and performed with such noted artists as Phil Woods and Bob Brookmeyer. He has traveled widely presenting contemporary worship services and frequently weaves his music into his ministry.
Download or read book Advent Christmas and Epiphany written by Brian A. Wren and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preeminent hymn writer and liturgist Brian Wren offers this new collection of worship resources suitable for a variety of worship traditions during Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. These theologically sound and creative worship resources include prayers, litanies, calls to worship, and complete liturgies crafted to encourage rhythmic public responses during worship. All material is drawn from the readings from all three years of the Revised Common Lectionary. This collection also contains Scripture selections from the nativity narratives in Matthew and Luke and the messianic sections of Isaiah and the Psalms, making it just as useful to churches that do not follow the Revised Common Lectionary. Additional features of this volume include a Scripture index that points users to materials drawn from passages, a topical index listing items that can be used on other occasions during the church year.
Download or read book It s News to Me written by Linda Schiphorst McCoy and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All too often, many people find traditional worship dull and the sermons they hear impractical for living in today's world. Yet Linda McCoy is convinced that the message of God's unconditional love is the most vital word for life anyone can receive -- especially those who have never heard or truly experienced it. Her inspiring sermons share that message of hope with modern Americans by bridging the gap between the sacred and the secular. As the fruit of her non-traditional ministry directed toward those who have never been part of a church or who have been "turned off" or "disenfranchised" by the established church, McCoy's short, to-the-point messages effectively and relevantly communicate the good news to anyone who is searching for an experience of the Divine. Readers of these sermons will be connected to a deep sense of purpose and enriched by God's amazing love and grace. Sermon titles include: - Prepare For Arrival (Matthew 3:1-12) - The Power Of A Dream (Matthew 2:13-23) - Positive Identification (John 1:29-42) - Building Bridges (Matthew 5:21-37) - It's A Mystery (Matthew 17:1-9) Linda Schiphorst McCoy has been the pastor of The Garden (a Blossom of St. Luke's United Methodist Church) in Indianapolis since 1995, and from 1982-1995 served as associate pastor at St. Luke's. McCoy earned degrees in French (B.A.) and Education (M.S.) from Indiana University, and received her theological training from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis (M.Div.) and United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio (D.Min.).
Download or read book Shine On Star of Bethlehem written by and published by Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd. This book was released on 2004 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geoffrey duncan's worship anthologies have gained an established place in the market-all those looking for something new to add to the traditional range of Advent and Christmas services will be spoilt for choice in this fabulous collection which includes everything from invocations to final blessings, including complete service outlines for lighting Advent candles and a seasonal Eucharist. There is something for everyone here and the contributions from Third World countries are a timely reminder of what Christmas is really about.
Download or read book Long Time Coming written by Stephen M. Crotts and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Long Time Coming! Stephen Crotts proclaims the richness of Jesus' birth. Noting that the Lord always tells us ahead of time what he is about to do, his fourteen sermons based on Old Testament lectionary texts examine how God foretold in Isaiah's prophetic ministry that he would save and redeem humankind. Book jacket.
Download or read book Through the Eyes of a Child written by Gail Gaymer Martin and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dialogues in this resource are designed for use between a youth and an adult (pastor, parent, or youth leader). Six bulletin formats are included with dialogue scripts. Worship themes are: Advent Past, Present, and Future Jesus Came To Earth Jesus Will Come Again Lord Jesus, Quickly Come Through The Eyes Of A Child (Christmas dialogue) Through The Eyes Of A Child (Epiphany dialogue) Gail Gaymer Martin is an English and public speaking instructor for the Detroit College of Business as well as a freelance writer with articles and short stories appearing in many Christian publications. She has written curriculum for Augsburg Fortress in addition to four previous books. She has served her church as a worship planner and service writer for many years. She was honored as "Writer Of The Year" at a recent Detroit Conference of American Christian Writers. A licensed professional counselor in the state of Michigan, she holds the M.Ed. degree from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.
Download or read book Empowered by the Light written by Richard A. Hasler and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each of the seventeen sermon topics in this book consists of a charge or a command. We might even call them messianic imperatives. Since Christ has come, will come and is coming, how shall we live? The messages are eminently practical, but they do not constitute a self-help book. On the contrary, the call to be alert, to enlarge our horizons, to live together in harmony, to judge others charitably simply cannot be done in our human strength. The focus centers always on the Son. In a word, we are Empowered By The Light. -- from the author's Introduction Sermon titles include: Learn To Wait Creatively -- James 5:7-10 Follow The Man With The Plan -- Ephesians 1:3-14 Be Charitable In Your Judgment -- 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Richard A. Hasler earned degrees from Houghton College, the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Hartford Theological Seminary. He has served pastorates in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Ohio and has taught religion at Alfred University (NY). He is the author of four previous books, two of which were published by CSS.
Download or read book And Then Came the Angel written by William B. Kincaid and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have heard Bill Kincaid preach. After reading this book of sermons I am of the opinion that he has defied the axiom that sermons that preach well don't read well, and sermons that read well don't preach well. The sermons in this volume read well and at the same time make me wish I had preached them. They... will stimulate new thinking about the meaning and significance of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. As a pastor I often ask myself what "new" thing can be said about them. These sermons answer that question with a contagious power that will make anyone who loves preaching look forward to the chance to preach during the first seasons of the church year. Jan G. Lin Professor, Lexington Theological Seminary Author of What Ministers Wish Church Members Knew, Living Inside Out, and The Jesus Connection The biblical texts of these sermons are familiar, but don't expect the same tired old treatment of them. Kincaid brings freshness to these lessons and produces sermons that are powerful and insightful... a wonderful blend of scholarship and spirituality. Read them and learn. Read them and worship. Gary W. Kidwell Editor, Biblical Preaching Journal Vice President, Board of Church Extension (Disciples Of Christ) Sermon titles include: How Unexpected Can Christmas Be? (Matthew 24:36-44) Room for Questions (Matthew 11:2-11) Been There, Done That (Matthew 2:13-23) You May Have to Die First (John 1:29-42) How Much Sin Is Too Much? (Matthew 5:13-20) How Long Should We Stay? (Matthew 17:1-9) William B. Kincaid III serves as minister of Woodland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Lexington, Kentucky. He holds degrees from the University of Kentucky and Lexington Theological Seminary. Rev. Kincaid's sermons, stories, and articles have appeared in Biblical Preaching Journal, The Christian Ministry, and Lectionary Homiletics.
Download or read book Responding to the Light written by Michael Mayne and published by Canterbury Press. This book was released on 2017-12-05 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responding to the Light draws together a collection of profound and beautiful seasonal reflections from the beginning of Advent to the end of Epiphany, by one of the finest voices in Anglican spirituality. Michael Mayne was one of Anglicanism’s most compelling and attractive voices, a gifted preacher and writer whose works have remained popular. These unpublished writings come from a large archive and are offered as an inspirational resource for preaching at a time of the year when many preachers seek fresh ways of opening up familiar texts. They are also suitable for individual devotional reading. Mark Oakley provides a forward to the collection.
