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Proper 10A/Ordinary 15A/Pentecost +6
July 12, 2020
With thanks to Geoge Thompson
Sturges Memorial Conogregational Churh
Port Huron, MI .

Image: Hermanoleon, free clip art.

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Genesis 25:19-34 or Isaiah 55:10-13
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 55:10-12
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Genesis 25:19-34

Psalm 119:105-112 or Psalm 65:(1-8), 9-13
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 65:10-14
United Methodist reading: same as above or Psalm 25

Romans 8:1-11
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 8:18-23

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 13:1-23, or Matthew 13:1

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 Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • The Sower
    • Jacob and Esau
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Faith
    • Spiritual Struggle
    • Confrontation with Evil
    • Transformation
    • Conversion
    • Rebirth
• 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, 2014. 2011.2008.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +5). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 5, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 3, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
  • Evangelectionary, Heather Lear, Evangelism Connections, 2014
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 10, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 10, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Text Studies, Proper 10, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Rumors, for July 13, 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, 2014.
  • Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2014.
  • World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 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).
  • Genesis 25:19-34 / Isaiah 55:10-13
  • Psalm 119 / Psalm 65
  • Romans 8:1-11
  • Matthew 13:1-23
• 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. 2014.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
  • "Birds, Thorns, and Other Surprising Responses to God's Word," Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "Wasteful Miracles," Brian Volck, Ekklesia Project, 2014.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • The Moonshine Jesus Show, podcast 2014.
  • The Sower, Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • The Sower, Suzanne Guthrie, At The Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 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.
  • "Divine Redemption in Our Human Families," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005.
  • "A Parable of the Prodigal Sower," Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
  • "What Willl You Do...?" David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "A Blessing with Roots," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Proper 10A, Chris Ayers, 2011.
  • "Jesus' Seed Parable and Merton's 'New Seeds of Contemplation'," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Rebranding the Parable of the Sower," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Roots," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • "A Rock, A Hard Place, and Good Soil," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
  • Lectionary Blogging, July 10, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • "The Garden of Eden - Oldham Branch," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
  • "Sowing Seeds of Dependence," Winnie Varghese, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005.
  • "Get a Grip," Barry Robinson, Keeping the Faith in Babylon, at at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Family Feuds," Verity A. Jones, 2002.
    • "Shattering the Closure of Unbelief," Luke Timothy Johnson, 1990.
  • Sojourners Living the Word:
    • "Life and Death," Enuma Okoro, "God's Care Package Is Bursting," 2011.
    • "Abundant Harvest," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Life Lessons," 2008.
  • 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)
  • "Praise," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters, July 13, 2014.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "The Sower's Lesson," the Rev. Joseph Evans, Day1, 2011.
  • "Response to the Good News," the Rev. Dr. Jimmy Allen, Day 1, 2008.
  • "God Is a Foolish Farmer," Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 10A. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Imagining with Hope," Faith Elements, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 5, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • 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.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +5): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Seed Stuff," Proper 10, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Ministry Matters, July 13, 2014.
  • Life in Liturgy, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary, Heather Lear, Evangelism Connections, 2014
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014."Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, 2014.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 15, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 4A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, 2011.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 15, 2014, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship Resources, Pentecost +3, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2011.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 15, 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, OT 15, 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, Katherine Hawker, "Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church."
  • Call to Worship and Gathering Prayer based on the story of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 25 that comes up in the lectionary for Pentecost 10A (July 10, 2005), David Ourisman.
  • Pastoral Prayer, Proper 10/Ordinary 15A, Theresa Coleman. Reverend Mommy's Random Thoughts.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Common Worship CofE - BCP USA TEC.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 119, (Pentecost 4A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • Worship Resources for July 10, 2011, from Anna's Hosannas.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +5, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +5, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • "Roots," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • 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.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
  • Call to Worship, Mary Ann Konigs, 2014.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 15, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 13:1-23, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 15 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, "Seed Stuff," Proper 10, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Roots," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "A Blessing with Roots," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • Word to Worship – Find Contemporary Worship Songs based on Scripture, RCL, Roman Catholic Lectionary, Narrative Lectionary, LCMS lectionaries, etc.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “Happy Are Those Who Walk in Your Ways,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2008, A hymn celebrating God's law and the longest chapter in the Bible.  Tune:  ASSURANCE 9.10.9.9 with Refrain (“Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!”).
    • “Your Word is Like a Lamp, O Lord,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 1999, A hymn celebrating the Bible as God's guide for faith and life, useful as a prayer for illumination.  Tune:  CANONBURY 8.8.8.8 (“Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak”).
    • “Christ Taught Us of a Farmer,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2000, The parable of the sower and church anniversary, Tune:  AURELIA 7.6.7.6 D (“The Church's One Foundation”).
    • “Once a Farmer Went Out Sowing,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2000, The parable of the sower and church anniversary,2010.  The parable of the sower.  Tune: AR HYD Y NOS 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 (“All Through the Night”).
    • "God Loves the World," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 10A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • Psalm 119, "You Answer Us with Awesome Deeds," (Psalm 65), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 119:105-112 set to St. Anne (CM), Psalm 65 set to Hanover (10 10 11 11).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 10A, 2014, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +5, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +5, 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: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
    • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Devotion Page, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
  • 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, Proper 10. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Children's Sermons, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, July 13, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 10, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Planting the Seed" Children's Lesson for July 10, 2011, from Anna's Hosannas.
• 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
  

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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