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Proper 12A/Ordinary 17A/Pentecost +8
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Genesis 29:15-28 or 1 Kings 3:5-12
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Kings 3:5-12
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Genesis 29:15-28

Psalm 105:1-11, 45b or Psalm 119:129-136
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 119:57-130
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Psalm 105:1-11, 45b

Romans 8:26-39
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 8:28-30

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 13:44-52 or Matthew 13:44-46

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 Romero the Parable of the Weeds can be seen in the opposition that Archbishop Romero encounters at the meetings of the bishops’ council. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Parables
    • Jacob, Rachel and Leah
    • Wisdom
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Decision
    • Judgment
    • In the movie "A Simple Plan," a treasure is found in a field, and a man sells everything he has to obtain it. Turns out that what he sells is what has been his true treasure all along.
    • Wisdom
• 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, 2017. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2017.
  • "Honor," Karen Georgia Thompson, Sermon Seeds, 2017.
  • "Five and a Half Parables," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +7). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast. 2011.
  • Evangelectionary for July 27, 2014, Heather Lear, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 12, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 17A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 12, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Rumors, for July 27, 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).
  • Genesis 29:15-28 / 1 Kings 3:5-12
  • Psalm 105 / Psalm 119
  • Romans 8:26-39
  • Matthew 13:31-52
• 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.
  • "Hide Away," Matt Skinner, WorkingPreacher.com, 2017.
  • "Parabolic Promises," David Lose, 2017.
  • A Provocation of the Gospel, Richard Swanson, 2017.
  • "The Kingdom that Boggles Your Mind," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017.
  • Commentary, Willie James Jennings, The Christian Century, 2017.
  • "Kingdom Come (Undone): When Most Christian States Are Also the Poorest," Joseph Wiinikka-Lydon, ON Scripture, 2017.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2017.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 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.
  • RCL Leanings, commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2014.
  • "Parables That Do Things," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2014.
  • "Inviting a Kingdom Imagination," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "Good Advice and Good News," Alyce M McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2014. 2011.
  • "What Goes Around," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
  • "The Politics of Choosing a Mate (or two)," Timothy F. Simpson, Political Theology, 2014.
  • "You belong to God," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011. 2008. 2005.
  • "The Power of Gospel and Prayer," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2014.
  • "The Whole Story," 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.
  • "Parables of the Kingdom?" Christopher Burkett, Preacher Rhetorica, 2014.
  • The Moonshine Jesus Show Lectionarycast, Mark Sandlin and David Henson, 2014.
  • "The Morning After," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
  • "Treasure Hunting in the Kingdom," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • "Do You Really Get It?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
  • "Hidden Treasure," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • "Do You Understand?" Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2014.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2014.
  • "No Time Left for Waiting," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • "The Greatest of All Shrubs," Kyle Childress, Ekklesia Project, 2014.
  • "Using Both Old and New," Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • "Sucker Day,," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • "The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like Yeast," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 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)
  • 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.
  • Lectionary Blogging, July 24, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • "Not Just for Funerals," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • "Wow! Would you look at this?" Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "The Old and the New," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • "Shocking," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Proper 12A, Brian Jackson, 2011.
  • Sermon Notes for July 24, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
  • "Giving It All Away," Peter Lochhart, Reflections on Faith & Spirituality, 2011.
  • "The Morning After," Theological Stew, 2011.
  • "The Old Guard Alternative," Tim Good, The Naked Alien, 2011.
  • "Sighs too deep," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • "Bagel, Ciabatta or Roll?" Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
  • Grounded and Rooted in Love, Matt and Laura Novell, 2011.
  • Taking the Long View, Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
  • Sermon Notes for July 24, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 12. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • "With Faith You Can Do So Much," Lee Alison Crawford, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Discerning What is Right," Luke Timothy Johnson, 1990.
  • Sojourners Living the Word:
    • "Exceeding Generosity," Enuma Okoro, "God's Care Package Is Bursting," 2011.
    • "A Pearl Like a Fishnet," 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)
  • "How God Can Use Us to End Hunger," David Beckmann, Day 1, 2017.
  • "A Promise for Preachers," Pastor Kurt Lammi, Day 1, 2014.
  • "Finding value in what others overlook," the Rev. Danae Ashley, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, July 27, 2014.
  • Propio 12 (A) – 2014 POR EL RVDO. DR. HERNÁN AFANADOR-KAFURI, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • "God's Love," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "The Problem with Two Spouses," the Rev. Craig Barnes, Day 1, 2008.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • The Lectionary Lab, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • "A Listening Heart," Faith Element, 2014.
  • "Honor," UCC Weekly Seeds, 2017l
  • Bible Study, Proper 12A, 2014, Jessie Gutgsell, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Propio 12 (A), por Jessie Gutgsell, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Our Deepest Prayer," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prayer," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Romans 8)
  • "Wise Foreign Relations," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Christianity and Islam," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (1 Kings 3)
  • "There Is No Health in Us," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 119)
  • "Irrigating Deserts with Moral Imagination," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Inklings of Glory," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 119)
  • "Permanent Things," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Inklings of Glory," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 119)
  • "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 13)
  • 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 +7): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • 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)
  • Ministry Matters, July 27, 2014.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014. "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Life In Liturgy, Pentecost +7, 2014.
  • "Do You Really Get It?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2014.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Signs of God," Proper 12, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship resources for Proper 12 by H. Burnham Kirkland from SermonSuite.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 17, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 6A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
  • Worship Resources, July 24, 2011, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2011.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 17, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
• 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 17, 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."
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP USA / Common Worship C of E.)
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +7, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +7, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Sunday Prayer 12A / Pentecost 6, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
  • Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014. (Click on "Weekly Prayers".)
  • Prayers of the People, Tracks 1 & 2, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2014. Scroll down for Pr 12 and Pr 13....
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 105:1-11, 45b, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014. 2011.
  • Weekly Worship Prayers, Reclaim, 2014.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Worship Ways, prayers and litanies, UCC, 2014.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
  • "Hidden Treasure," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary for July 27, 2014, Heather Lear, Evangelism Connections, 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.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • 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, Ordinary 17, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 13:44-52, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 17 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, "Signs of God," Proper 12, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Shocking," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "The Old and the New," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • "Carabiner/Climbing Clips," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • In Romero the Parable of the Weeds can be seen in the opposition that Archbishop Romero encounters at the meetings of the bishops’ council. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com
  • "A Listening Heart," Faith Element, 2014.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “To What Can the Kingdom of God Be Compared,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2011. This hymn celebrates Jesus’ three short parables about the reign of God (Matthew 13:31-52). Tune: TO GOD BE THE GLORY 11.11.11.11 with Refrain (“To God Be the Glory”).
    • “Come and Join the Celebration! ,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2010. This hymn celebrates Christian hope found in Easter with references to Romans 8. NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D (“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”) and also ANN'S TUNE (Newly composed by Hal Hopson for this hymn).
    • "Long Have I Suffered," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 12A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Come and Give Thanks to the Lord," (Psalm 105), Psalm 119, lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 105:1-11, 45b set to Cleansing Fountain (86 86 D), Psalm 119:129-136 set to Arlington (CM - 86 86).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 12A, 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.
    • Word to Worship – Find Contemporary Worship Songs based on Scripture, RCL, Roman Catholic Lectionary, Narrative Lectionary, LCMS lectionaries, etc.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +7, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +7, 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.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • 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.")
    • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
    • 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)
    • Together to Celebrate, July 27, 2014, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
• 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 12. 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 27, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Genesis 29:15-28 and The Girl and the Bicycle by Mark Pett, Romans 8:26-39 and Nasreen's Secret School: a True Story from Afghanistan by Jeanette Winter, Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 and The Jewel Box Ballerinas by Monique de Varennes.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
  • "Do You Really Get It?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 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)
  • "Carabiner/Climbing Clips," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • The Big Influence Of Small Things -- Children's sermon by Brett Blair & Tim Carpenter based on Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 from SermonSuite.
  • Ministry Matters, July 27, 2014.
  • 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.
  • Faith Formation Journeys, Children's Sermon, Pentecost 6A, 2011.
• 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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