Lent 1A
March 5, 2017
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Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Roman
Catholic reading: Genesis 2:7-9;
Genesis 3:1-7
Psalm 32
Roman Catholic
reading: Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17
Romans 5:12-19
Roman Catholic
reading: Romans 5:12-19
or Romans
5:12, 17-19
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- 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 calendar, 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:
- Images listed at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
- Movie Scenes with the following themes:
- 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).
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary 2017, 2014. 2011. 2008.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- "Will This Be on the Test?" D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
- The Lectionary Lab, Lent 1A, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
- Ministry Matters,
- Evangelectionary, Wayne Schwab, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Lent 1, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Preaching Helps (Lent 1). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Lent 1, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Lent 1. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, February 10, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Lent 1, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- 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, 2014.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2014.
- Lectionary at Lunch: homiletical helps from Concordia Journal and audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2014.
- 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).
- 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. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2017.
- "Catywampus," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2017.
- Stones and Bread, Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2017.
- Internet Monk, Chaplain Mike, 2017. Daily Lectionary Blog.
- Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 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.
- "Identity Theft," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
- "My Flannel Graph Jesus," guest essay by Debie Thomas. Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014.
- "Naked Reality," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2014.
- "Losing Our Way in Eden," Christopher Vogt, Catholic Moral Theology, 2014.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- "Desert Lesson," Andew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
- The Spirit of Truth, Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
- "Dueling Bibles," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
- "Reclaiming the Vision," Rick Morley, 2014.
- Draughting Theology, Steve Pankey, 2014.
- Question the Text, Russell Rathbun, etc., 2014.
- "Of Knowledge and Place," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
- "What Is This Thing Called Life?" Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2014.
- "Choices and Consequences," Lib Campbell, Upper Room Books, 2014.
- Liberal Lectionary Reflections, Mary Lautensleger, Bryan Jackson, Linda Flynn, 2014.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
- "And if you are," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2014.
- The Preacher's Study, John W.B. Hill and Angela Emerson, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2014.
- "Gifts for the Wilderness," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
- Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
- "Prayerful Discipline," Thomas Beam, 2014.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
- "The Temptations of Jesus and Siddhartha," Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2014.
- Podcast, This Week's Focus, David Sellery, 2014.
- "Those Are My Principles," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014
- "Tempting Fate," guest essay by Barbara Pitkin, PhD, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005 .
- "Into Temptation," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2011.
- "The Devil Made Me Do It," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- "'Desert Tower to Angel Flight. You are cleared to land,'" Lent 1A, Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
- Lectionary Blogging, Lent 1, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2011.
- Temptation, Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, A Blessing for the Wilderness, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "They Were Naked," Paul Bellan-Boyer, City Called Heaven, 2011.
- Grounded and Rooted in Love, Lent 1A, Matt & Laura Norvell, 2011.
- "Busy Pastors, Holy Lent," Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2011.
- "Listening to God at the Beginning of Lent," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 201l.
- "The Devil Debriefs," Reflections on Matthew 4:1-11, Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- Back to the Beginning as Lent Begins, Reflections on Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7, John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- Reclaiming the Vision, Fr. Rick Moley, a garden path, 2011.
- God Abstracted, Kyle Childress, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
- "I'm Sure Milton Keynes is a Beautiful Place," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Lent 1. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- "Resisting the Temptation," Tracey Lind, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice," The Witness, 2005.
- "What Is Expected of the Baptized?" Angela Ifill, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice," The Witness, 2005.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- "Marked by Ashes," Walter Brueggemann.
- 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)
- "Believing in Christ," by Carla Pratt Keyes. A Sermon for Every Sunday: video sermons from America's best preachers.
- "Who Is In Charge?" the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2014.
- "Eve," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- "Choosing to Lose Paradise," the Rev. Canon Frank S. Logue, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- 1 Cuaresma (A) – 2014 POR EL RVDO. GONZALO ANTONIO RENDÓN-OSPINA, Sermones que Iluminan.
- Ministry Matters, March 9, 2014.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
- "Choose Life!" the Rt. Rev. J. Neil Alexander, Day 1, 2010.
- "A Friend of the Devil," The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Day 1, 2008.
- "Training Days," the Rev. Dr. George Mason, Day 1, 2005.
- "Victory Over Temptation," the Rev. Michael J. Fish, Day 1, 1999.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Silence Denies Grace," Faith Element, 2014.
- "What Did Eve Want?" Greg Carey, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Eve is all around us.
- The Lectionary Lab, Lent 1A, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
- "Choices to Live By," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2014.
- Bible Study, Lent 1, 2014, David W. Peters, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- Estudio de la Biblia. 1 Cuaresma (A) por David W. Peters, Sermones que Iluminan, 2014.
- "Seeking Another Way," Lent 1, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- "Eden: A Moral Landscape," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001.
- "Naked and Not Ashamed," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Pornographic Culture," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002.
- 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
- Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Lenten Resources page.
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Lent 1): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Ministry Matters, March 9, 2014.
- Mustard Seeds, "Temptations Are Not Sins / Created to Walk with God," Lent 1, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2017.
- Worship Resources, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2014.
- First Sunday In Lent -- Worship resources for Lent 1 based on Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 — Psalm 32 — Romans 5:12-19 — Matthew 4:1-11 by Beverly S. Bailey from SermonSuite.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Lent 1, 2014."Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Lent 1A, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Weekly Worship Helps, Reclaim, 2014. (index of .pdf files at page)
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 1, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 1A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
- Lent Liturgy / Lenten Preparation Liturgy (catechumenate / RCIA style), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Adapting Lent to the Southern Hemisphere.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Lent 1, 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.
- Lector's Notes, Lent 1, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- The Billabong, Lent 1, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Prayers of the People, Lent 1, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Calls to Worship, Barbara Jamieson, Flint Hill UMC, Virginia.
- Creative Closing, Lent 1, George Hartwell, at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
- "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.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm32, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Lent 1, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Offertory Prayers, Lent 1, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Prayer for Lent 1A, RevAbi, 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.
- Service Prayers for Lent 1, 2014, .rtf file index at site. Worship Ways, UCC. (Español)
- The Spirit of Truth, Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 32, Lent 1A, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 1, 2014. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2014.
- Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 2014.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
- Evangelectionary, Wayne Schwab, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
- Prayers of the People, Rick Morley, 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.
- Graphics and Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Lent 1. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 4:1-11, Temptation of Jesus, Temptation of Jesus #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Matthew 4:1-11, Lectionary Clipart, Hermanoleon Clipart.
- Lent 1 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, "Temptations Are Not Sins / Created to Walk with God," Lent 1, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "Chocolate," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- In a review of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring the film is called a Midrash upon the temptation stories in Genesis and Matthew.. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
- "What Did Eve Want?" Greg Carey, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Eve is all around us.
- "Silence Denies Grace," Faith Element, 2014.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- One Person's Sin Changed Every Life Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: WOODWORTH 8.8.8.8 (“Just As I Am, Without One Plea”) A new hymn based on Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19 that was written for The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2011 and available with the music.
- "The Sun Beat Down Upon His Head," TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on Matthew 4:1-11. TUNE: "Truro." New Hymns for the Lectionary.
- "Jesus Out in the Wilderness," sheet music and bulletin version of original song for Lent 1 by Leigh Newton.
- "Our Lord, You Were Sent," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, a new hymn about Jesus' temptations written to the tune of FOUNDATION 11.11.11.11 ("How Firm a Foundation").
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Lent 1A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- "Since the Garden," Brenton Prigge, New Hymn.
- Psalm Settings:
- Psalm 32 set to Duke Street (LM), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- "Blessed Are Those," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 1, 2014, 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, Lent 1, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Shepherd Sounds, Lent 1, Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
- 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: scroll down for hymn suggestions.
- Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Lent 1, CanticaNova Publications.
- Sing for Joy, Lent 1A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
- Together to Celebrate, March 9, 2014, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 1, 2014. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- 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.
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Lent 1. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
- Gospel Puzzles for the Lectionary, Lent 1A, Mark Ryman, edoxy.com.
- With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Worshiping with Children, Lent 1, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. "Burying the Alleluia for Lent." 2011.
- "...to such as these" Children's Chapel, Amy Avery, 2017.
- "Flour, Water, Yeast, Salt and You," Fran Woodruff, On The Chancel Steps, 2014.
- Ministry Matters, March 9, 2014.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
- "Chocolate," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- "Seeking Another Way," Lent 1, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- "Who Says?" Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com. Includes Spanish version, puzzles and coloring page.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Lent 1, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- 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.