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Christ the King/Reign of Christ A/Proper 29
November 22, 2020
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and resources for each individual pericope:

Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Roman Catholic reading: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17

Psalm 100 or Psalm 95:1-7a
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 23:1-6
United Methodist reading: Psalm 100

Ephesians 1:15-23
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28

Matthew 25:31-46

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
  • The Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year A, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
  • Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
  • ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
  • Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
• Images and Movies:
  • Jesus’ memorable parable was the inspiration for Tolstoy’s story “Where Love is, God is” is beautifully adapted in the Claymation film called Martin the Cobbler.”The reading of this text in church is also crucial to the plot of the delightful Ellen Burstyn film Walking Across Egypt."
  • Images linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
    • Last Judgment
    • Christ Enthroned
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
    • Judgment
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2014. 2011. 2008.
  • "The Being of the Son of Man when the Son of Man is not the Son of Man," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2017.
  • Ministry Matters, November 23, 2014.
  • Preaching Helps (Reign of Christ). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • Faith in Process, Bruce Epperly, 2017.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
  • Evangelectionary for November 23, 2014, Jonathan Shively, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, The Lectionary Lab, 2014.
  • The Reign of Christ, Bruce Epperly, The Adventurous Lectionary, 2014.
  • "Reign of Christ," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, SAMUEL, UCC, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, The Reign of Christ, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Christ the King, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, The Reign of Christ - Judgment Day, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Christ the King, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Rumors, for November 23, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2017.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: homiletical helps from Concordia Journal and audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2017.
• Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Ezekiel 34:11-24
  • Psalm 100 / Psalm 95
  • Ephesians 1:15-23
  • Matthew 25:31-46
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, Rolf Jacobson and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2017.
  • "A Year in Perspective," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2017.
  • "Glory and the Desperate Stranger," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017.
  • Living by the Word, Audrey West The Christian Century, 2017.
  • A Provocation, Richard Swanson, Provoking the Gospel, 2017.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2017.
  • "It's Not Up To Us," TJ Tetzlaff, Modern Metanoia, 2017.
  • "Justice and Love - The Reign of Christ," Sermon-Stories.com, 2017.
  • Sacredise, 2017.
  • Exegesis, Terrance Callan, Mount St Mary's Seminary, 2017.
  • "The Politics of a Love beyond Dualism," Fritz Wendt, Political Theology Today, 2017.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2017.
  • "Members of the Family - the Final Word," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2017.
  • "Seeing the Face of Jesus," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
  • "The Very Thing I Was Eager to Do," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2017.
  • "The Persistence of Sheepery," Lynn Miller, Art & Faith Matters, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
  • "Past, Future, and Present," Michael Ruffin, Connections, 2017.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2017.
  • Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2017.
  • Theology of Work, 2017.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2017. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2017.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2017.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2017.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2017
  • LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2017.
  • "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2017.
  • "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2017.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2017.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2017.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2017.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2017.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2017
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2017.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2017.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2017.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2017
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2017.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2017.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2017.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2017.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2017.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2017.
  • "The Unexpected God," David Lose, ...In The Meantime, 2014.
  • "Throne Mentality," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "Jesus, Poor People and the Underside of Thanksgiving," Billy Honor, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Midnight Run.
  • "Bleating Hearts," commentary and conversation, RevGalBlogPals, 2014.
  • "Your Letter of Reference to the Last Judgment," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011. 2008.
  • "The Face of Christ," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • "Goat Cheese and Starfish," Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2014.
  • Lectionary Notes for Reign of Christ Sunday, Beth Quick, 2014.
  • "Here Comes the Judge!" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • "The Least of These," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • "Joyful Noises," Beth Scibienski, 2014.
  • Sermon illustrations for Christ the King based on Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 — Ephesians 1:15-23 — Matthew 25:31-46 by Derl Keefer, Bob Ove, Mark Ellingsen, Ron Love from SermonSuite.
  • "Gate Wide Open!" Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • "Learning to Live Like Sheep," Brian Volck, Ekklesia Project, 2014.
  • "King of the World," Lynn Miller, Art & Faith Matters, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
  • "So That You May Know The Hope,," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2014. Use of images.
  • "Team Goat, Team Sheep, and the Strange King of Everything," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011. 2008.
  • "Is That You?" Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • Echoes of Scripture, Brent Anderson, 2014.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2014.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2014.
  • Scripture Reflections, Bob Flaherty, Newberg First United Methodist Church, 2014.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2014.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2014.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2014.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2014.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2014.
  • Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2014.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2014.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2014.
  • The Hardest Question, 2014.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2014.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2014
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2014.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2014.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2014.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2014.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2014.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2014.
  • "Failed Kings and the Good Shepherd," Walter Brueggemann, ON Scripture, 2011.
  • "Sheep and Goats and Judgment, Oh My" David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • "Four Spiritual Practices for Preaching on Matthew 25," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2011.
  • "The Feast of Christ the Comrade" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
  • "#Poetry; Get Your Celesital Self Down Here!" Tim Good, The Naked Alien, 2011.
  • "Judging Sheep and Goats," Alyce M. McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Preaching 'Reign of Christ' Sunday as a Progressive Christian," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2011.
  • Sermon Notes for November 20, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
  • "Ultimate Reality: Goats, Sheep, and Judge Jesus," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
  • "Control?" Miriam's Tambourine, 2011.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "You Who Bless," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • Joyful Noises, Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • "Gotta Serve Someone," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
  • "What Kind of King?" Peter Lockhart, Reflections on Faith & Spirituality, 2011.
  • "The Politics of Matthew 25:31-46," Timothy F. Simpson, Political Theology, 2011.
  • "No Baaad News..." Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2011.
  • "The Great Reign of God's Justice," Kathi Martin, Randall C. Bailey, Michael Carden, Human Rights Campaign, Out in Scripture, 2008.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Christ the King Sunday, 2005. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year A. Prepared by the Reverend Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • "I'd Have Baked a Cake," by Jim Somerville.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "God Has Left the Building," the Rev. Sue Haupert-Johnson, Day 1, 2014.
  • Christ the King A, Sarah Johnson, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Reinado de Cristo/Cristo ReyA, El Rvdo. Antonio Brito, Sermones que Iluminan, 2014.
  • "The Sheep from the Goats," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters, November 23, 2014.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "If Christ Is King, What Does That Mean?" Greg Garrett, Day 1, 2011.
  • Christ the King Sermons, Edward F. Markquart, Sermons from Seattle.
  • "Heaven's Audit of One's Soul," the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2008.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "The Good Shepherd," Faith Element, 2014.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, The Lectionary Lab, 2014.
  • "Jesus, Poor People and the Underside of Thanksgiving," Billy Honor, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Midnight Run.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Bible Study, Christ the King A, 2014, Donna Stanford, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Fiesta de Cristo Rey, por Donna StanfordSermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • "Portraits of Prison Ministry," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prison," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2012. (Matthew 25:31-46) Focus article: "Reading for Life," Alesha D. Seroczynski, "Project TURN," Sarah Jobe, "The Hospitality House," Mary Alice Wise.
  • "Matthew's Nonviolent Jesus and Violent Parables," Barbara E. Reid, O.P., (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006.
  • "Untamed Hospitality," Elizabeth Newman, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
  • "Singing with the Psalter," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006.
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
• A list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
• A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

• The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains resources and images. (Includes a number of images of Christ as King, Glorified Christ, etc)
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Thanksgiving Lessons and Carols, Faith in Process, 2017.
  • Life in Liturgy, Christ the King, 2017.
  • Worship Planning Helps (Reign of Christ): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Sacredise, 2017.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Mustard Seeds, "How Shall We Live," Christ the King, 2017. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Life in Liturgy, 2014.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014. "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Worship Resources, 2017, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Worship resources for Christ the King based on Matthew 25:31-46 by H. Burnham Kirkland from SermonSuite.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Reign of Christ, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Reign of Christ A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
  • "Team Goat, Team Sheep, and the Strange King of Everything," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011. 2008.
  • A Liturgy for Christ the King, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Christ the King, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
  • Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
  • Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Lector's Notes, Christ the King, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Reign of Christ, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Reign of Christ, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 100, (Reign of Christ A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • Prayers of the People, Christ the King A, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2011.
  • "Control?" Miriam's Tambourine, 2011.
  • Sunday Prayer, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Worship Ways, liturgies, prayer, liturgical ideas, UCC, 2014.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 100, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
  • "The Least of These," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Prayers of the People, Last Pentecost, Scroll down for Thanksgiving, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2014.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary for November 23, 2014, Jonathan Shively, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • Prayers for Christ the King Sunday, Michael Anthony Howard, The Pacific Pilgrim, 2014.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • Point of Contact - Where Life and Worship Intersect, Julie Gvillo, Call to Worship is published on Tuesday mornings. The Confession piece is published on Wednesday mornings. And the Prayers of the People is published on Friday mornings.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2017.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2017
  • Engage Worship, 2017.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Christ the King, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 25:31-46, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 34 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading, though most gospels texts/themes are found in the index. Liberation emphasis.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
  • Mustard Seeds, "How Shall We Live," Christ the King, 2017. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "You Who Bless," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • "Failed Kings and the Good Shepherd," Walter Brueggemann, ON Scripture, 2011.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Tiara," John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, Video, 2014.
  • Jesus’ memorable parable was the inspiration for Tolstoy’s story “Where Love is, God is” is beautifully adapted in the Claymation film called Martin the Cobbler.”The reading of this text in church is also crucial to the plot of the delightful Ellen Burstyn film Walking Across Egypt."
  • "Jesus, Poor People and the Underside of Thanksgiving," Billy Honor, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Midnight Run.
  • A Song of the Shepherd King, Ezekiel 34, David JM Coleman, you tube.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “Whatever You Do,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette.  This hymn is inspired by Matthew 25:31-46 and is in the United Methodists’ Worship and Song (2011).  Tune:  ST. DENIO 11.11.11.11 (“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”).
    • Abraham Journeyed to a New Country, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, BUNESSAN 5.5.5.4 D (Morning Has Broken), A hymn for the church's ministry with immigrants.
    • "Christ the King," "King's Song," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Christ the King A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "The Sheep of Your Lands," (Psalm 100), "Let Us Praise the Rock of Our Salvation," (Psalm 95) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 100 set to Laudes Domini (666.666), Psalm 95:1-7a set to He Leadeth Me (88 88 D), by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Reign of Christ, 2017, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2014.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Reign of Christ, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Sing for Joy, Pentecost 28A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • 'CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
• Weekly Devotion Page, Faith Formation Journeys.
• Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
• Lectionary Puzzles, Christ the King. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
• Christ the King Wordsearch, Charles Kirkpatrick, sermons4kids.com.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Worshiping with Children, Christ the King / Reign of Christ, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. 2011.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Dollar Store Children Sermons, John Stevens, 2017.
  • "Team Goat, Team Sheep, and the Strange King of Everything," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011. 2008.
  • "Tiara," John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, Video, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "A Thanksgiving Story," Christ the King, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
  • Faith Formation Journeys, Children Sermon, 2017.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Christ the King, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Unto the Least of These," and "King Backward," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
• Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS
• NARRATIVE LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Year C
• Maundy Thurs Apr 14
• Good Friday Apr 15
• Easter Day Apr 17
• Easter 2 Apr 24
• Easter 3 May 1
• Easter 4 May 8
• Easter 5 May 15
• Easter 6 May 22
• Ascension May 26
• Easter 7 May 29
• Pentecost June 5
  

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• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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