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  Lectionary Worship Workbook Series 3 Cycle A (Expanded)

  $43.68

  If you’re looking for ways to add excitement to your Sunday morning services while continuing to follow the lectionary texts, look no further! This remarkably inventive volume includes all the core liturgical elements of worship and introduces your congregation to innovative ventures into the fine arts — yet everything revolves around each week’s assigned lectionary passages. Whether you choose to use the stately calls to worship, litanies, and prayers, or try your hand (and those of your congregants) at dance, art, or drama, all can be done to bring glory to God and a fresh sense of his blessing to your services. There’s also a wealth of musical suggestions reinforcing the main themes and ideas of the prayers, including hymns chosen from a wide variety of denominational hymnals, psalm settings, and appropriate anthems for the choir. The Lectionary Worship Workbook is a comprehensive library of creative material that will enable you and your congregation to encounter the living God — and keep your worship services fresh, passionate, and stimulating.

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  Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit Series 6 Cycle A

  $23.68

  Whether you pick up this book as relaxed devotional reading or are searching for a last-minute sermon illustration, you’ll be delighted with the imaginative and inspirational stories in the newest installment in CSS’ popular Lectionary Tales for the Pulpit series. David Leininger takes you right to the heart of the scriptures with a rich variety of captivating material illustrating Cycle A lectionary texts. His thought-provoking reflections are certain to enrich your spiritual life — and point out the myriad ways in which God is at work in our daily lives. This volume is sure to become a favorite resource for pastors and laypersons alike.

  Some of the intriguing chapters are:
  * The Quintessential Evangelist
  * What Boggles Your Mind?
  * Who Woulda Thunk It?
  * The Blame Game
  * Under the Rainbow
  * How Not To Be the Father of the Year
  * The Bush Is Still Burning
  * Leaping Lepers
  …and many more!

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  Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit Series 5 Cycle C

  $22.43

  Whether it’s bedtime stories for young children, scary tales around the campfire, or shared narratives from the “electronic hearth” of television, stories are a primary mode of human communication. For preachers, they’re a key part of the homiletic toolbox — captivating stories are an essential way to connect with listeners and capture their attention. Jesus knew this — he was a master storyteller, and in his sermons he didn’t lecture, he told parables to illustrate his message and help his audience remember important points.

  With Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit, you’ll have an invaluable source of fresh, imaginative stories right at your fingertips. Gregory Tolle sheds new light on Cycle C lectionary texts with modern parables that take you inside scripture in memorable and inspiring ways. Tolle’s thought-provoking reflections remind us that God’s grace is always present in our daily lives, especially in places and events we least expect to find it. This book isn’t just a collection of preaching illustrations and “sermon starters” — it’s also powerfully uplifting devotional reading that’s certain to enrich your spiritual life.

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  Lectionary Reflections Year B

  $14.99

  The bestselling Intercessions Handbook has been written to meet the challenges of the vital task of leading prayers in public worship. Easy to adapt to most situations, this volume contains a wealth of creative suggestions for enlivening prayers. Jane Williams takes each of the lectionary readings for the Sundays in Year B and gives us a way into the themes and concerns at their heart. Concentrating our attention in this way, we gradually deepen our understanding of what God means by faith, love, prayer and good living. ‘Through the Son you will see the Father, through the Spirit you will see the Son, through the Father you will see what you are meant to be made in the image of the Son, to share in God’s love and delight. God has made it as clear as he can, coming to live with us, sharing our life, so that we can share the life of the Father’s only Son.’ Intelligently written in an engaging and inspiring style, Lectionary Reflections will prove invaluable in preparation for Sunday worship or for regular Bible study throughout the year. It will be of use to both groups and individuals for opening up the Bible and applying its rich teaching and stories. Lectionary Reflections, Year A and Lectionary Reflections, Year C are both currently available, with Lectionary Reflections Year B completing the cycle.

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  Pause Before The Pulpit Cycle B

  $29.93

  Today’s busy pastors must cope with a diverse range of physically and emotionally draining tasks. Yet as they balance the many competing demands on their time, the essential element for maintaining a vital and successful ministry is carving out time for their own spiritual regeneration. Before pastors can effectively proclaim the Good News to the people in the pews, they must attend to their ongoing relationship with the God whom they serve.

  Based on each Sunday’s epistle and gospel texts from Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary, this collection of prayerful reflections specifically addresses the spiritual needs of the clergy. Rather than a primer on how to preach the text, these devotions explore what the scripture passages have to say about the personal lives of pastors and their public ministry. It’s an ideal resource to begin weekly sermon preparation with, as each thoughtful contemplation prepares the heart for faithful preaching of God’s Word. But Pause Before The Pulpit isn’t just for pastors — these devotions will also strengthen and spiritually encourage anyone actively involved in lay ministry.

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  Sermons On The Second Readings Series 2 Cycle B

  $52.43

  The New Testament epistles are a marvelous guidebook full of practical wisdom on living the Christian faith. Providing much more than just a glimpse of the specific issues facing the early church, the pastoral letters contain a multitude of timeless lessons for contemporary spiritual pilgrims who seek to grow in their daily walk with the Lord. In this extensive anthology of outstanding sermons based on the Second Readings from Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary, five distinguished preachers from diverse denominations apply the epistles’ nourishing teachings to today’s complex challenges. With messages for every Sunday and major celebration throughout the entire church year, there’s a wealth of creative ideas and illustrations helpful for preaching, teaching, and meditation. These biblically grounded sermons shine the light of Christ on our often confusing world and proclaim the richness of God’s truth, offering readers comfort and hope while challenging them to a more intense faith relationship with the Almighty.

  This essential resource is useful for:
  ? Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts
  ? Preaching illustrations
  ? Understanding scripture passages
  ? Adult study and discussion groups
  ? Personal devotions and Bible study

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  Preaching The Parables Series 3 Cycle B

  $23.68

  esus used his parables to teach ordinary people with common problems; yet because these simple stories contain universal truths that transcend time and culture, they still strike a powerful chord and provide us with important lessons about God’s kingdom. Preaching The Parables offers a gold mine of informative background material on each of the seven parables appearing in Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary. Dallas Brauninger probes these familiar texts with a fresh, imaginative viewpoint, revealing what they tell us about God and inviting further reflection on what they mean for modern living.

  Preaching The Parables is much more than just a sermon preparation resource — it’s also an excellent bible study tool, exploring questions like:

  ? What dimension of the soul that needs tending does the parable address?

  ? What is the parable’s surprise?

  ? What moves us into hope?

  ? How does its point become obvious?

  ? How do its characters relate to us today?

  Brauninger identifies points of action, examines significant terms, and engages in imaginary exchanges with a variety of characters. The complete text of each parable is also included, along with an analysis highlighting similarities and differences in parallel passages. And there’s a convenient “word study” index for locating key concepts from parables in all three lectionary cycles.

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  Lectionary Preaching Workbook Series 8 Cycle B

  $62.43

  The challenge of creating a fresh, incisive sermon every Sunday can sometimes seem overwhelming — but if you have the all-new edition of CSS’ acclaimed Lectionary Preaching Workbook at your fingertips, you’ll never feel that way again! With penetrating reflections on Cycle B lectionary passages and a thorough discussion of preaching themes plus a treasure trove of supporting illustrations, this comprehensive volume is the perfect starting point for your weekly homiletic research. Carlos Wilton combines a scholar’s deep insight into the biblical texts with a pastor’s practical understanding of how to make them come alive for the people in your pews, and his astute commentary is sure to stimulate your thought process and provide plenty of seeds for developing messages with maximum impact. A handy, easy-to-use sermon planning template is also included to facilitate the process of building your sermon. The Lectionary Preaching Workbook is an indispensable tool that helps you to powerfully proclaim God’s Word while getting the most out of your limited preparation time.

  Each Sunday’s material includes:

  ? a listing of applicable Revised Common, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal lectionary texts

  ? a theme for the day

  ? commentary on the Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospel lessons

  ? possible preaching approaches

  ? a pastoral prayer

  ? numerous illustrations to flesh out the message

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  Lectionary Worship Aids Series 7 Cycle B

  $29.93

  Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105)

  Coming up with fresh, meaningful worship material each Sunday that illuminates scripture and preaching themes is a pressure-filled responsibility. That’s why busy pastors and worship leaders will love this all-new edition of a perennial CSS favorite. It’s an easy-to-use reference offering several prayers relating to the assigned scriptural passages for every Sunday and major observance in Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary. For each First Lesson, Second Lesson, and Gospel text there’s a call to worship, a collect, a prayer of confession, and suggested hymns. Supplemental material includes alternate verses for several familiar hymns, as well as an anointing service, a communion and feetwashing service, and a lamentation service for the anniversary of 9/11. This complete collection offers a wide selection of practical aids for creating sincerely reverent, thematically unified worship experiences in which hymns, prayers, and scripture all work together to dance in and around God’s Word.

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  Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit Series 4 Cycle C

  $19.93

  If you’re looking for imaginative reflections that take you right to the heart of the scriptures, the newest edition of CSS’ popular Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit series is the perfect resource for you. Timothy Merrill offers 65 thought-provoking contemplations on Cycle C lectionary passages that draw out the biblical theme by relating it to aspects of modern life we have all experienced. This book is not only great for preaching illustrations and “sermon starters” — it’s also a wonderful source for inspiring devotional reading.

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  Lectionary Worship Aids Series 6 Cycle C

  $28.68

  Preparing to lead a congregation in worship each Sunday is a formidable and pressure-filled responsibility. That’s why busy worship planners will love this all-new edition of a favorite CSS reference. It’s a handy, easy-to-use resource with several prayers and a worship theme relating to the assigned scriptural passages for every Sunday and major observance in Cycle C of the Revised Common Lectionary. For each First Lesson, Second Lesson, and Gospel text there’s a call to worship, an invocation/collect, a prayer of confession, an offertory prayer, and suggested hymns. This complete collection offers a wide selection of practical aids for creating sincerely reverent, meaningful worship.

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  Lectionary Worship Aids Series 7 Cycle A

  $29.93

  Lectionary Worship Aids by Frank Ramirez is a lectionary book based on Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary. Here are some of the topics covered in this lectionary book:
  – Worship
  – Worship resources
  – Worship services
  – Worship aids
  – Lectionary
  – Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary
  – Lectionary worship aids
  – Lectionary resources
  “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psalm 119:105 KJV)

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  Lectionary Preaching Workbook Series 3 Cycle C

  $47.43

  Practical preaching strategies to help the over-burdened parish pastor communicate God’s Word in vital, meaningful ways.

  This is the third volume in CSS’s third series of popular preaching workbooks — Designed to help you get the most out of every moment you spend in sermon preparation.

  Special Features Include:
  Commentary on Roman Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Common Lectionary texts
  Sermon Starters for First Lesson, Second Lesson, and Gospel texts for every Sunday in Cycle C
  “Theological Clues” to help you explore the relationships among all the texts for each Sunday
  Wide Margins and Stay-flat binding for ease of use
  Overviews of preaching challenges and possibilities for each liturgical season
  Extensive Bibliography of exegetical and homiletic resources for Cycle C preaching
  And All-new Insights from one of CSS’s most well-respected and successful authors

  This workbook is an exercise in liturgical, as well as lectionary preaching. It springs from the rationale that most lectionary helps ignore the liturgical setting of the lessons assigned to the various Sundays. It is this author’s contention that the exegetical/homiletical process begins with the church year. The year, cycles, seasons, Sundays, and festivals establish the themes and provide theological clues for worship and, particularly, preaching, especially in the first half of the church year. This approach is the outgrowth of the author’s doctoral dissertation and four of his books, The Renewal Of Liturgical Preaching, The Song And The Story, and Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Cycle A and Cycle B. Each deals with preaching from the lectionary texts in the context of the worship, work, and lives of the people of God.

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  Lectionary Preaching Workbook Cycle A (Revised)

  $58.68

  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 sermon. This completely revised and updated volume provides you with a host of practical aids for effectively proclaiming God’s Word. In addition to theological reflections on the three lessons for each Sunday, each chapter also explores a theme for the day (including a prayer and a suggested hymn) and outlines numerous preaching options. You’ll also find a handy, easy-to-use Sermon Planner template to facilitate the process of building your sermon.

  Special features include:
  * an introduction to Matthew’s gospel
  * overviews for each liturgical season that pinpoint preaching goals and possible sermon series — and examine the season’s customs, history, meaning, and message
  * a listing of applicable Revised Common, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal lectionary texts
  * commentary on each Sunday’s Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospel lessons
  * theological reflections to help you explore the relationships among all the texts
  * a variety of preaching options, complete with suggested outlines
  * available in either paperback or 3-ring binder formats, with wide margins for convenient, easy use

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  Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit Series 4 Cycle A

  $21.18

  Jesus considered stories to be an essential teaching tool — his preaching was filled with stories, and he used parables because he knew that people could relate to them. So if you’re looking for a well-told, imaginative, and inspirational story that will take you right to the heart of the scriptures, the newest edition of CSS’ popular Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit series is just the resource you need. Gregory Tolle draws on his gift of storytelling to illustrate Cycle A lectionary texts with thought-provoking, modern parables. This book is not only great for memorable preaching illustrations and “sermon starters” — it’s also a wonderful source for uplifting devotional reading.

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  Lectionary Worship Workbook Series 4 Cycle A

  $37.43

  The church is a wonderful place to use all of our God-given senses, and this inspiring collection of liturgical resources utilizes art, music, drama, silence, and even aromas to retell the marvelous story of God’s covenantal relationships with humankind. As a starting-off place for pastors and worship planners, this innovative workbook is certain to keep the creative juices flowing with new methods of making worship moving and relevant for all your parishioners.

  For each Sunday there’s a complete selection of written liturgical material (calls to worship, prayers, choral readings, and benedictions) to supplement and strengthen your worship services — all specifically tailored to the week’s scripture readings. But that’s not all! There’s also a wealth of musical suggestions, including hymns chosen from a variety of denominational hymnals and appropriate anthems for the choir.

  By focusing all of the elements of worship in ways that really connect with the people in your pews, these resources will breathe new life into the scriptures. Anyone who contributes to worshipers hearing the Good News — pastors, musicians, artists, lay readers, and directors of drama groups — should have a copy of this must-have volume in their library.

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  Lectionary Worship Workbook Series 2 Cycle C

  $52.43

  The most impressive thing about Wayne Keller’s body of ideas for worship throughout the Christian Year is his boldness. He is bold in demanding that we, his colleagues in liturgical leadership, plan worship which has to do with the reality of our congregations’ experience in the world, rather than just leading people through a proper agenda of acts and words which have no bearing on what we do the rest of the week. He is bold in challenging us to bring that real world — with its pains and its pleasures, its hungers and its feasts, its beauty and its ugliness — to exposure before the living God. And he is bold in helping us shine the strong, exposing light of the transforming Word on our real lives and on that real world, so that we may move beyond planning worship as a “nice,” safe, feel-good routine from which we depart the same people we were when we arrived. We are thrilled by the seriousness and authentic reverence with which this author approaches the planning of worship. Thank God for Wayne Keller and for his deep respect for the central act of the Christian community: the blessed and life-transforming experience of the worship of God.
  Richard Avery and Donald Marsh
  Port Jervis, New York

  Wayne Keller’s method creates not only a contemporary appeal, but also effects a congregational involvement so necessary today within the liturgical context. His approach is fresh and practical and yet a reflection consistently of a solid liturgical and homiletical background. Keller has the ability to appeal to the everydayness of congregational experience.
  Donald Macleod
  Francis L. Patton Professor Emeritus
  Princeton Theological Seminary

  The good humor of Wayne Keller’s work helps us feel at home in our imperfect world and feel more empathy for the rough edges of others and ourselves. Wayne’s work encourages hope and faith with the way we are.
  Doug Adams
  Professor of Christianity and the Arts
  Pacific School of Religion and Graduate Theological Union

  A cascade of insights, ideas, suggestions, and plans for stimulating the working pastor’s imagination and guiding in worship planning.
  Robert Coote
  Professor, San Francisco Theological Seminary
  Editor, Mustard-Seed Churches

  Wayne Keller elevates us to an authentic bring-your-warts-and-smiles encounter with the living God … a remarkable year-round resource for the entire worship team.
  Paul Hackett
  Former pastor and member, First Presbyterian Church
  Puyallup, Washington

  Keller says, “I ha

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  Trumpet In Zion Year C

  $14.95

  This series addresses God in the voice, verbiage, and expression of African Americans in worship. Lectionary-based.

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  Call To Worship

  $17.43

  Busy pastors and worship leaders are always searching for worship elements that underline the scripture passages and provide a unifying theme. A Call To Worship answers that need, supplying a range of calls to worship, prayers, and litanies for each Sunday, all based on the readings for Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary. A special feature is a weekly “childrens” benediction” that summarizes the day’s theme in a brief phrase that young people can understand and repeat with the congregation. A Call To Worship is a valuable library of resources that you’ll want to have right at your fingertips.

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  Lectionary Worship Aids Series 6 Cycle B

  $24.93

  Preparing to lead a congregation in worship Sunday after Sunday is a formidable and pressure-filled responsibility. That’s why busy worship planners will love this all-new edition of a favorite CSS reference. It’s a handy, easy-to-use resource with several passages for every Sunday and major observance in Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary. For each First Lesson, Second Lesson, and Gospel text there’s a call to worship, an invocation/collect, a prayer of confession, and suggested hymns. This complete collection offers a wide selection of practical aids for greating sincerely reverent, meaningful worship.

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  Lectionary Preaching Workbook Series 7 Cycle B

  $48.68

  Providing a fresh, timely reflection every week on assigned scripture passages is one of the most daunting tasks facing pastors. So when time or inspiration is flagging and you need the jump-start of creative ideas, the latest edition of the classic CSS resource Lectionary Preaching Workbook is just what the doctor ordered! Prominent pastor, former seminary president, and prolific author Jerry Schmalenberger draws upon the experiences of a lifetime in the ministry to help readers effectively share God’s Word with crisply written insights. This outstanding set of practical aids explores many homiletical approaches and is sure to help preachers prepare more vital, incisive sermons.

  Each chapter includes:
  * a listing of the applicable Revised Common, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal lectionary texts;
  * a theme for the day’s service;
  * commentary on the Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospel lessons;
  * suggestions on preaching possibilities;
  * an outline of possible sermon moves; and
  * additional illustrations to flesh out the message.

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  Services For The Lenten Candles

  $23.68

  Just as the Lenten season reminds the Christian of Christ’s journey to the cross, the seven candles and the weekly extinguishing of each one enhances that long, soon-to-be dark journey. When the last candle is extinguished and the darkness seems to be all-consuming, worshipers will feel the darkness of the soul at the time of Christ’s crucifixion.

  Using one or two liturgists, flexible services are provided for every Sunday during the Lenten season as well as Good Friday and Easter Sunday, during which a Paschal candle is lighted.

  The beauty and symbolism of these services will add meaning and dimension to your Lenten worship as the congregation is reminded each Sunday of being one step closer in the journey to the cross.

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  Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit Series 3 Cycle A

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  A well-told story can be motivational and inspirational, especially when it’s framed in familiar language that everyone can relate to. Constance Berg draws on her gift for storytelling to deliver modern parables that reach across cultural, class, gender, and social lines. Berg’s collection of tales illustrating biblical passages from Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary will touch your soul. Her stories are clear and easily understood – not only by those in the pew, but by anyone looking for insightful devotional reading.

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  Lectionary Worship Aids Series 6 Cycle A

  $38.68

  Preparing to lead a congregation in worship Sunday after Sunday can be a formidable and pressure-filled responsibility. That’s why busy worship planners will love this all-new edition of a favorite CSS reference. It’s a handy, easy-to-use resource with several prayers and a worship theme relating to the assigned scriptural passages for every Sunday and major observance in Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary. For each First Lesson, Second Lesson, and Gospel text there’s a call to worship, an invocation/collect, a prayer of confession, an offertory prayer, and suggested hymns. But that’s not all: each day’s material also includes the appointed psalm, words of assurance, a pastoral prayer, and a benediction. This complete collection offers a wide selection of practical aids for creating sincerely reverent and more meaningful worship.

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  Lectionary Worship Workbook Series 3 Cycle A (Workbook)

  $38.68

  If you want to make your Sunday morning services come alive, this remarkably inventive volume is exactly what you’ve been searching for. It’s a terrific library of resources that takes the weekly lectionary texts and puts them into the mouths, ears, and hearts of the people. For each week there’s a complete selection of written liturgical material (calls to worship, litanies, prayers, and benedictions) to supplement and strengthen your worship planning — all specifically tailored to the day’s scripture readings. But that’s not all! There’s also a wealth of musical suggestions, including hymns chosen from a wide variety of denominational hymnals, psalm settings, and appropriate anthems for the choir. You’ll even find ideas that draw upon the other creative arts (dance, art, drama) to glorify God and enhance worship. This is an outstanding exegesis of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving and Schifrin’s fertile imagination produces practical worship material that engages the congregation and encourages active participation.

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  Literary Companion To The Lectionary

  $48.33

  This beautiful book offers poems and literary pieces for Sundays and principal feasts throughout the liturgical year. Each selection relates to an aspect of the Scripture readings for the Eucharist in the Revised Common Lectionary, the Roman Catholic lectionary, and the Book of Common Prayer. Drawn from many centuries and many countries including Britain, Ireland, North America, Africa, and Australia, these readings bridging literature and liturgy can prompt private prayer or public worship through imaginative engagement. A short note before each passage connects with an idea, image, or story found in one of the biblical readings or the seasonal theme. From Robert Herrick to Brendan Kennelly, from Christina Rossetti to Emily Dickinson, from Dante to Monica Furlong, the poets, novelists, and playwrights gathered here bring an added dimension that graces the life of the church.

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  Lectionary Preaching Workbook Series 7 Cycle A (Workbook)

  $52.43

  Providing a fresh, timely reflection every week on assigned scripture passages can be one of a pastor’s most daunting tasks. But when time or inspiration is flagging and you need the jump-start of creative ideas, the latest edition of the classic CSS resource Lectionary Preaching Workbook is just what the doctor ordered! Prominent pastor, former seminary president, and prolific author Jerry Schmalenberger draws upon the experiences of a lifetime in the ministry to help readers effectively share God’s Word with crisply written insights. He’s created an outstanding set of practical aids to help preachers with their weekly sermons. Each chapter includes a listing of the applicable Revised Common, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal lectionary texts; a theme for the day’s service; commentary on the Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospel lessons; suggestions on preaching possibilities; an outline of possible sermon moves; and additional illustrations to flesh out the message.

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  Daily Office Readings Year Two Volume 2

  $66.60

  Lectionary texts for reading the daily office using the Revised Standard Version translation of the Bible.

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  Daily Office Readings Year Two Volume 1

  $66.60

  Lectionary texts for reading the daily office using the Revised Standard Version translation of the Bible.

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  Daily Office Readings Year One Volume 1

  $66.60

  Lectionary texts for reading the daily office using the Revised Standard Version translation of the Bible.

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  Daily Office Readings Year One Volume 2

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  Lectionary texts for reading the daily office using the Revised Standard Version translation of the Bible.

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  Lectionary Scenes Cycle B

  $36.18

  Studies have indicated that 75% of what an audience learns and remembers is a result of what they see, while 13% comes from what they hear. Drama puts both together and prepares the audience with a vivid sermon illustration that kindles their anticipation of the pastor’s sermon.

  The majority of these mini-dramas run 3-5 minutes in length. Each introduces the theme of the Gospel lesson in the Cycle B lectionary. Written with wit, wisdom, and humor, they help to plant the scriptural message in an unforgettable, poignant, contemporary application.

  Minimal preparation is required
  Few props needed
  2-4 characters are involved in each sketch

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  Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit Series 2 Cycle B

  $21.18

  Everyone remembers and enjoys a good story — and heartfelt stories touch us in ways nothing else can. Jesus used stories or parables to emphasize his points and lead his listeners to look at themselves and examine their motivations.

  This collection of stories illustrating biblical passages from Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary will touch your soul. Berg speaks to the person in the pew with accounts drawn from conversations with people, observations of everyday life, and a vast arena of literature.

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  Lectionary Preaching Workbook Series 6 Cycle B

  $62.43

  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 forefront those points in the text that relate most poignantly to our contemporary reality.
  Suggested sermon titles for each of the three texts.
  Themes and suggested directions for preaching on each text.
  Several additional illustrations to enliven your preaching.

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  Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit Series 2 Cycle C

  $16.18

  Readers will find 53 gripping stories that will amplify and illustrate the scriptural text for the lectionary for each Sunday. Many are adaptations from literature, while others are original.

  Preachers will use this resource to hold their listeners’ attention and help them understand the text. Many others will read it for their own inspiration.

  A topical and scriptural index at the back of the book will further aid preachers in using this resource for preaching and public speaking. The index covers subjects from “advice” to “work.”

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  Contemporary Lectionary Prayers Cycle A

  $19.93

  Lord of the harvest, we hear that you need laborers.
  For our benefit, please review the qualifications.
  Will biblical knowledge be a consideration?
  Is there an age limitation?
  How about ethnic origin? Any preferences there?
  Does family background enhance our chances of a good assignment?
  Excuse me? These things are irrelevant? Jesus is the only reference required?
  Forgive me for asking too many questions.
  I am ready to work, Lord. It is quite obvious that you are going to have to help me.
  Thank you, Lord. Amen.
  (Prayer for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost)

  These and other prayers for each Sunday of the Cycle A Lectionary may be used for congregational worship as is or modified for antiphonal reading. The style is conversational and written in the language of today.

  On the corresponding page of each prayer is:
  a listing of the assigned lectionary Gospel
  a Gospel theme
  a Gospel note
  the liturgical color of the day
  suggested hymns

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  Lectionary Preaching Workbook Series 5 Cycle A

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  Bigger, stronger, better! Russell Anderson has taken the most original and successful lectionary resource in history and improved on it. He has kept all of the traditional features that have made it a classic, such as: overviews of each liturgical season, commentaries compatible with the Revised Common and Roman Catholic lectionaries (plus Lutheran and Episcopal lections for those gradually converting to the Revised Common Lectionary), an introduction to the featured Gospel narrator (Matthew, in Cycle A), theological reflections for exploring the relationships between the texts, wide margins for note-taking and a stay-flat binding.

  Instead of stopping there, though, he has added: a 7″ x 10″ one-size-fits-all format, a suggested sermon title for each week, a Sermon Angle which briefly explicates the theological theme for the day (sometimes providing two or three of them) and two to four illustrative stories per chapter.

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  Contemporary Lectionary Prayers Cycle C

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  We frequently stumble into rough places which need to be made smooth. People abuse people. Streets are unsafe. Values are determined by majority vote. Ethics are shaded by The “bottom line.”

  From the prayer for the Second Sunday of Advent

  “People find worship meaningful when it touches them on the level of their daily life,” writes Dennis Koch. “Our prayers, our music, our preaching and teaching must be sensitive to where people are, so that they can be led to a deeper level in their faith.”

  Here are over 60 contemporary prayers based on the lectionary gospel reading of the day. These prayers are short and easy to read. Each is suitable for morning worship, church bulletins, newsletters or personal devotion.

  This special collection follows the CSS tradition of providing creative worship resources for congregations. Contemporary Lectionary Prayers, Cycle C, is volume two of a three-book set.

  A back-of-the-book index helps users find prayers by scripture text.

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  56 Lectionary Stories For Preaching Cycle B

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  “Emilio Lopez received a surprise phone call from his bishop one day. “Would you be interested in a call to a white congregation in a neighborhood that is becoming Hispanic? I think you’re just the kind of pastor they need in these days of transition.””
  — from the Advent 1 story
  Here are 56 short stories for use in preaching. Each is a contemporary adaptation of a biblical theme.
  “56 Lectionary Stories for Preaching” offers one story for each Sunday in the church year plus stories for Christmas Eve/Day and Ash Wednesday.
  The collection is based upon the Revised Common Lectionary, Cycle B. Authors represent clergy storytellers from five denominations from across the United States and Canada.
  Most of the stories are based on gospel texts. Some stem from first or second lesson scriptures. The collection offers a well-rounded selection of themes. Stories often offer surprise endings that catch listeners’ attention. Stories in this collection strengthen believers’ faith.

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  Lectionary Worship Aids Series 3 Cycle B

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  “Hear the good news! The victory that defeats the world is our faith, for who is victor over evil, but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. Friends, believe the good news!”
  — Declaration of God’s Forgiveness for Easter 2
  “Lectionary Worship Aids,” Series III, Cycle B, follows in the CSS tradition of providing creative worship resources for congregations.
  Series III is based on the Revised Common Lectionary and New Revised Standard Version.
  Each Sunday offers:
  – Listing of the four lectionary texts for the day
  – Call to Worship
  – Prayer of Confession
  – Declaration of God’s Forgiveness
  – Exhortation
  – Prayer of the Day
  – Prayer of Thanksgiving
  – Prayer of Dedication
  – Psalm (congregational reading)

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  Lectionary Stories Cycle A

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  All these stories will touch the heart; some will evoke laughter and tears.

  Here is a collection of 40 stories, each simple and to the point. They are based on lectionary cycle A. The stories examine basic theological and moral questions.

  Very often the story offers a surprise, an ironic twist or reversal as in the parables of Jesus. The collection will assist the lectionary preacher. Although created for adults, the stories appeal to children and youth.

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  Lectionary Stories Cycle C

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  All these stories will touch the heart; some will evoke laughter and tears.

  Here is a collection of 40 stories, each simple and to the point. They are based on lectionary cycle C. The stories examine basic theological and moral questions.

  Very often the story offers a surprise, an ironic; twist or reversal as in the parables of Jesus. The collection will assist the lectionary preacher. Although created for adults, the stories appeal to children and youth.

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  Gospel Treasury Cycle B

  $21.18

  Would you like to add something new, something fresh, to your lectionary worship experience? If you answered “Yes!” you will love this new collection by Andrew Daughters for Cycle B.
  Use these inspirational poems in your church’s worship service as corporate readings, pastoral prayers, opportunities for lay involvement, or as private meditations. Or duplicate them for insertion in your parish newsletter or bulletin. However you choose to use them, this special collection will add vitality and meaning to your worship experience all year long.
  This book is part of a three-part set, which follows the Lectionary cycles A, B and C.

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  Lectionary Preaching Workbook Series 3 Cycle A

  $53.68

  Practical preaching strategies to help the over-burdened parish pastor communicate God’s Word in vital, meaningful ways.
  This is the first volume in CSS’s third series of popular preaching workbooks — Designed to help you get the most out of every moment you spend in sermon preparation.
  Special Features Include:
  – Commentary on Roman Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Common lectionary texts
  – Sermon Starters for First Lesson, Second Lesson, and Gospel texts for every Sunday in Cycle A
  – “Theological Clues” to help you explore the relationships among all the texts for each Sunday
  – Wide Margins and Stay-flat binding for ease of use
  – Overviews of preaching challenges and possibilities for each liturgical season
  – Extensive Bibliography of exegetical and homiletic resources for Cycle A preaching
  – And All-new Insights from one of CSS’s most well-respected and successful authors
  This workbook is an exercise in liturgical, as well as lectionary preaching. It springs from the rationale that most lectionary helps ignore the liturgical setting of the lessons assigned to the various Sundays. It is this author’s contention that the exegetical/homiletical process begins with the church year. The year, cycles, seasons, Sundays, and festivals establish the themes and provide theological clues for worship and, particularly, preaching, especially in the first half of the church year. This approach is the outgrowth of the author’s doctoral dissertation and two of his books, “The Renewal Of Liturgical Preaching” and “The Song And The Story.” Both deal with preaching from the lectionary texts in the context of the worship, work, and lives of the people of God.

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  Gospel Treasury Cycle C

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  Would you like to add something new, something fresh, to your lectionary worship experience? If you answered “Yes!” you will love this new collection by Andrew Daughters of contemporary poems based on lectionary Gospel texts for Cycle C.

  Use these inspirational poems in your church’s worship service as corporate readings, pastoral prayers, opportunities for lay involvement, or as private meditations. Or duplicate them for insertion in your parish newsletter or bulletin. However you choose to use them, this special collection will add vitality and meaning to your worship experience all year long.

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  Lectionary Indices To LBW

  $27.43

  Thousands of Lutheran pastors, worship planners, parish organists, and music directors have already found Scriptural And Topical Indices To LBW (CSS No.5811) by Paul E. Schuessler, Thomas R. Bartsch, and David P. Rebeck to be an invaluable planning tool for weekly services and special events.

  Now, users of the Lutheran three-year lectionary will want to add this companion volume, Lectionary Indices To LBW, to their worship libraries.

  Compiled by a Lutheran parish organist, this index is a thorough guide to LBW hymns for each scripture selection in the three-year lectionary. Listed are hymns for all three cycles (A, B and C) — including the First Lesson, Second Lesson, Gospel, Psalm, Verse, and Offertory for each week. Hymns are listed by number and title (making this resource useful to many who do not use the LBW, as well), and are arranged chronologically by Sunday for each lectionary year.

  If you already have a copy of Scriptural And Topical Indices To LBW, you will want to make a space on your bookshelf for Lectionary Indices To LBW. (If you don’t have either, you will want to make a space for both!)

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  Altar Prayer Workbook Series A

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  “Altar Prayer Workbook” is a helpful and practical tool for the creative pastor who wishes to localize and personalize the “general” or “day” prayer during the weekly worship service. For each Sunday in Year A of Common (Consensus), Lutheran, and Roman Catholic lectionaries, Earl Albrecht has provided prayer petitions with congregational responses, themes based on the church season, and the gospel theme for the day. Space for each sunday’s local prayer petitions is provided on the facing page opposite each prayer in the workbook. Additional prayers are included for Ascension Day, Corpus Christi, Reformation Sunday, and All Saints.

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  Lectionary Worship Aids Series C

  $27.43

  Heth H. Corl is a United Methodist pastor in Dayton, Ohio. A graduate of Bluffton College and the United Theological Seminary, he previously served congregations in Perrysburg, Upper Sandusky, Peoria, Findlay, Dunkirk, and Van Wert, Ohio. He has served on various committees of the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church. He is married to Karen (nee Dunn) of Fostoria, Ohio, and they are parents of three children, Deborah, Kathi, and Rebekah.

  Lectionary Worship Aids, Series C is a complete worship planning resource. You may plan your entire worship service around the theme of one of the lessons, then use this book for the Call to Worship, Collect, Prayer of Confession, hymn selections, all based upon the scripture text you have chosen to unify your service. Topical and scriptural indexes make it easy for you to select worship elements for any celebration.

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