Proper 11A/Ordinary 16A/Pentecost +7
July 19, 2020
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Genesis 28:10-19a
or Wisdom of Solomon 12:13, 16-19
or Isaiah 44:6-8
Roman Catholic reading:
Wisdom of Solomon 12:13, 16-19
United Methodist & ELCIC
reading:
Genesis 28:10-19a
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
or Psalm 86:11-17
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 86:5-16
United Methodist
& ELCIC reading:
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
Romans 8:12-25
Roman
Catholic reading: Romans 8:26-27
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 13:24-43
or
Matthew 13:24-30
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:
- In Gandhi there is a scene in South Africa which show’s the beginning of Gandhi’s struggle against the British Empire as small as a mustard seed. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
- "He Put It Under His Head," 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.
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art
Concordance, with the following themes:
- Parables (Tares among the Wheat)
- Mustard Seed
- Jacob's Ladder/Dream
- Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, 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, 2014. 2011. 2008.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +6). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
- "The Grace of Doing Nothing," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2014.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Marti J. Steussy, Proper 11, 2014, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- "Place of Blessing/Searched, Known, Named," SAMUEL, Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2014.
- The Lectionary Lab, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
- Evangelectionary for July 20, 2014, Heather Lear, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
- Ministry Matters, July 20, 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 11, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 16A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 11, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Proper 11, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Rumors, for July 20, 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).
- 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.
- "Weeds among the Wheat," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017.
- "Wheat and Tares," Andrew Prior, 2017
- "Bad Seeds and the Grace of God," Janet H Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
- Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2017.
- "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2017. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
- "James Howell's Weekly Preaching Notions," 2017.
- 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.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2014.
- Lectionary Blogging, July 17, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- "Jesus Condones Weed," Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
- "Wheat and Tares," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- "No Reflection," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- "Living with Hope," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2011.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Proper 11A, Chris Ayers, 2011.
- "Dream a Little Dream," Theological Stew, 2011.
- "Learning to See," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- "The Weeds among the Wheat," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- "Bargaining Jacob," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for July 17, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 11. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 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)
- "Jacob," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- "Reduced to Tears," Stacy Stauls, Day 1, 2014.
- "Pacing in the Waiting Room," the Rev. Joseph Evans (PCUSA), Day 1, 2014.
- Ministry Matters, July 20, 2014.
- 6 Pentecost, the Rev. Matt Seddon, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- Propio 11 (A) – 2014 POR EL RVDO. DR. HERNÁN AFANADOR-KAFURI, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
- "It's Coming," the Rev. Joseph Evans, Day 1, 2011.
- "The All-American Dreamer," the Rev. Craig Barnes, Day1, 2008.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Place of Blessing / Searched, Known, Named," Weekly Seeds., 2014.
- "Do You Know How to Two Step?" Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks. Video: "LBJ's War on Poverty 50 Years Later."
- "Love God First," Faith Element, 2014.
- The Lectionary Lab, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
- "Wheat and Weeds and Birthday Calls," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
- Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2014.
- Bible Study, Proper 11A, 2014, Donna Stanford, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- Estudio de la Biblia. Propio 11 (A), por Donna Stanford, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- "The Whole Creation Has Been Groaning," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Apocalyptic Vision" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Romans 8:19-23)
- "Violent Parables and the Nonviolent Jesus," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Matthew)
- "The Virtue of Hope," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Romans)
- "The Human Embryo in Christian Tradition," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cloning," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Psalm 139)
- "Eating Well," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 139)
- 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 +6): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Life In Liturgy, Pentecost +6, 2014.
- Ministry Matters, July 20, 2014.
- Worship resources for Proper 11 by Thom M. Shuman from SermonSuite.
- Mustard Seeds, "God is with us," Proper 11, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "In Process," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014. "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2014.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 5A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 16, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 16, 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.
- Prayers of the People, P11/OT16, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Lector's Notes, OT 16, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- "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: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24, (Pentecost 5A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +6, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +6, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- 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.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
- Call to Worship, Mary Ann Konigs, 2014.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 139:1-2, 23-24, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- Evangelectionary for July 20, 2014, Heather Lear, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
- "Wheat and Tares," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Weekly Worship Prayers, Reclaim, 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 & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 16 Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 13:24-43, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 16 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, "God is with us," Proper 11, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "No Reflection," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- "Garden Tools," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- In Gandhi there is a scene in South Africa which show’s the beginning of Gandhi’s struggle against the British Empire as small as a mustard seed. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
- "Do You Know How to Two Step?" Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks. Video: "LBJ's War on Poverty 50 Years Later."
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com
- "He Put It Under His Head," 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.
- "Love God First," Faith Element, 2014.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "A Farmer in a Field," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's new hymn (2014) on Matthew 13:24-30, 35-43 relates Jesus' parable of the wheat and weeds to the problem of evil today. Tune: ST. THOMAS 6.6.8.6 ("I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord")
- “Creator God, You Made the Earth,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2001. This hymn celebrates God’s creation, Sabbath, healing/salvation by Jesus for creation (Romans 8:12-25) and the Church. Tune: ST. COLUMBA 8.7.8.7 (The King of Love My Shepherd Is)
- "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder," for choir and/or congregation, arr. Sandy Willard Rogers, United Methodist Church GBOD.
- "Siblings of the Risen Prince," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- "The Gospel Garden," TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. TUNE: "Bethlehem." New Hymns for the Lectionary.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 11A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- "You Are There, You Are There," (Psalm 139), "Hear Me, Lord, and Answer Me," (Psalm 86) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 set to Dix (77 77 77), Psalm 86:11-17 set to St Anne (CM 86 86).
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 11A, 2014, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +6, 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.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- 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.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- 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 11. 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)
- Worshiping with Children, 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," July 20, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Genesis 28:10-19a and The Magic Pillow by Demi, Romans 8:12-25 and Wild About You! by Judy Sierra, Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 and Seed by Seed, by Esme Raji Codell. 2011.
- Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
- "In Process," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
- Ministry Matters, July 20, 2014.
- "Garden Tools," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- Hannah's Homework -- Children's liturgy and story by Janice Scott based on Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 from SermonSuite.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. 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.