Proper 21A/Ordinary 26A/Pentecost +17
September 27, 2020
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Lessons below for
study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Exodus 17:1-7 or Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Roman Catholic reading: Ezekiel 18:25-28
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 or Psalm 25:1-9
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 25:9-14
United Methodist &
ELCIC reading: Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16
Philippians 2:1-13
Roman
Catholic reading: Philippians 2:1-11 or Philippians 2:1-5
Matthew 21:23-32
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 21:28-32
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
- The Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
- Lutheran lectionary 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:
- The Parable of the Obedient and Disobedient Sons is echoed in the film In Friendly Persuasion, set in southern Indiana threatened with an invasion by Confederates, in a scene in which one Quaker farmer stoutly says he will stick by his principles of non-violence, and another says he is not sure how he woud act. Ed Mc Nulty, Visual Parables.
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
- Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
- A Simple Plan (1998) - which of these two sons did the will of the Father?
- Moses/Exodus
- Special Day Resources: Season of Creation 4A
- 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).
- WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2014. 2011. 2008.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +16). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2017.
- "Wording Authority," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2017.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
- Ministry Matters.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 17, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- "Everyone's a Critic," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, SAMUEL, UCC, 2017.
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 15, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 26A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 21, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Rumors, for September 28, 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).
- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, Rolf Jacobson and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2017.
- "The Eternal Now," David Lose, ....in the meantime, 2017.
- "True Authority," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2017.
- "Repentance: 'The Entire Life of the Believer,'" Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2017.
- A Plain Account, Wesleyan Lectionary Commentary, 2017.
- "Unity," commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2017.
- "Economy of Grace," Joel Shuman, The Ekklesia Project, 2017.
- A Provocation, Richard Swanson, 2017.
- Sacredise, 2017.
- "When You Don't Have the Numbers...and When You Do," Andrew Prior, First Impressions, 2017.
- "The Humility of Health Care," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2017.
- "Coming Round Right," Sermon-Stories.com, 2017.
- Lectionary Greek, Rob Myallis, 2017.
- Living by the Word, Stacy Swain, The Christian Century, 2017.
- "Downward Dog: Finding God in a Dog," Melissas Tidwell, ON Scripture, 2017.
- peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2017.
- "The Politics of the Authorities Over Us," Amy Allen, Political Theology, 2017.
- "Lectionary Ruminations," John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2017.
- "The Perils of Power," Jacob E. Pierce, Modern Metanoia, 2017.
- 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.
- Exegesis, Betty Jane Lillie, Mount St Mary's Seminary, 2017.
- "'The Children's Teeth,'" Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
- "Things of God and Things Not," Glenn Monson, Law and Gospel Everywhere, 2017.
- "The Vietnam War and Jesus' Parable about Authority," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017.
- Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2017.
- Theology of Work, 2017.
- "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2017. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
- Homily Week, 2017.
- The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2017.
- Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2017.
- Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2017
- LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2017.
- "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2017.
- "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2017.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2017.
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2017.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2017.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2017.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2017
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2017.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2017.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2017.
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2017
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2017.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2017.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2017.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2017.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2017.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2017.
- "Authority," commentary and discussion at RevGalBlogPals, 2014.
- "Promising an Open Future," David Lose, Dear Partner in Preaching, 2014.
- "Authority Issues," Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2014.
- "Why Work to Change the World?" Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Race in America.
- "Blessing that Becomes Empty," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2014.
- "God in the Dock," guest essay by Debie Thomas in Dan Clendenin's, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011. 2008.
- "Level with Me," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2014. 2011.
- "Well...Is YHWH with us or Not?" John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014. 2011.
- "The Politics of Water," Timothy F. Simpson, Political Theology Today, 2014.
- "Going to the Head of the Line," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
- "Kenosis," Michael Coffey, 2014.
- "Care for Creation Commentary," Paul Santmire, 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)
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
- "The Two Sons," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
- "Authority in Word and Deeds," Thomas Beam, 2014.
- "Stewardhip is a Self-Less Thing," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
- "Who do you think you are?" Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2014.
- "The Will of the Father..." Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
- "Living in the Same Box," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
- Echoes of Scripture, Brent Anderson, 2014.
- "Heaven Can't Wait," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- "What Will It Be - Yes or No?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- "Limited," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for September 25, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- Grounded and Rooted in Love, Matt and Laura Norvell, 2011.
- "The Challenge of Grace," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Where God Grows," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- The Politics of Matthew 21:23-32, Rev. Amy Allen, There is Power in the Blog, 2011.
- "Outside the Comfort Zone," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 21. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year A. Prepared by the Reverend Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
- "One in Christ," Will Willimon, Day 1, 2017.
- "A Table with 7,417,622,501 Seats," by Steve Eason. A Sermon for Every Sunday. Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
- "Is the Lord with Us or Not?" Sarah Jackson Shelton, Day 1, 2014.
- "Walking the Walk," the Rev. Danae Ashley, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- Propio 21 (A) – 2014 por Rvdo. Abel E. Lopez, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- Ministry Matters, September 28, 2014.
- "Godric's Prayer," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
- "Is the Lord Among Us Or Not?" the Rev. Dr. James C. Howell, Day 1, 2011.
- "A Passion for Christ's World," the Rev. Dr. Michael Foss, Day 1, 2008.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Bible Study, Proper 21A, 2014, Susan Butterworth, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- Estudio de la Biblia. Propio 21 (A), por Susan Butterworth, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- "Which One Are You?" Faith Element, 2014.
- "Why Work to Change the World?" Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Race in America.
- "God's Sustaining Presence," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2014.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- "Fear of the Lord," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Psalm 25) Focus article, "Fear of the Lord," Russell Reno.
- "Introducing Children to Worship," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Catechesis," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Psalm 78)
- Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
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 +16): 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)
- Life in Liturgy, 2017.
- Sacredise, 2017.
- Mustard Seeds, "The God Who Comes to Us / Attitude," Proper 21, 2017. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship resources for Proper 21 by Amy C. Schifrin from SermonSuite.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014. "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Ministry Matters, September 28, 2014.
- "Stewardhip is a Self-Less Thing," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
- Worship Resources, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 15A/Creation 4. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 26, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 26, 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.
- Outside the Box: Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church. Katherine Hawker.
- Lector's Notes, OT 26, 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", (NZBP following Prayer Book), NZBP - lectionsary, reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (Common Worship C of E)
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +16, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +16, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 17:1-4, 12-16, (Pentecost 15A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014. (Click on "Weekly Prayers".)
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas,. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- "The Two Sons," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
- Worship Ways, liturgies, prayer, liturgical ideas, UCC, 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.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 26, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 21:28-32, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 26 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, "The God Who Comes to Us / Attitude," Proper 21, 2017. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "The Challenge of Grace," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- The Parable of the Obedient and Disobedient Sons is echoed in the film In Friendly Persuasion, set in southern Indiana threatened with an invasion by Confederates, in a scene in which one Quaker farmer stoutly says he will stick by his principles of non-violence, and another says he is not sure how he woud act. Ed Mc Nulty, Visual Parables.
- "24 piece puzzle," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- "Why Work to Change the World?" Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Race in America.
- "Which One Are You?" Faith Element, 2014.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "Have the Mind That Was in Jesus" is an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette based on Philippians 2:5-11.
Tune: BEACH SPRING 8.7.8.7 D ("God Whose Giving Knows No Ending"). - “O Jesus, You Were Born to Be,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2008. This hymn celebrates the many titles and names of Jesus. Tune: TRURO LM 8.8.8.8 (“Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”).
- “Once a Father Told His Children ,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2011. This hymn celebrates Jesus' parable of the two sons in Matthew 21:23-32. Tune: NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D (“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”).
- "Humbly Serve," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- "Have the Mind That Was in Jesus" is an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette based on Philippians 2:5-11.
- Psalm Settings:
- "Stay True to God," (Psalm 78), "Show Me Your Ways, O Lord," (Psalm 25) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 set to Mendelssohn (77 77 77 77 77), Psalm 25:1-9 set to Martyrdom (CM 86 86).
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 21A, 2017, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2014.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +16, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- 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.")
- The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- 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,. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- Prayers and Musical Ideas. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Contemporary RCL-linked Christian Worship Song Resources.2017.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Weekly Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2017.
- 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 21. 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," 2017., Union Presbyterian Seminary.
- Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Stevens, 2017.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- "Stewardhip is a Self-Less Thing," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
- "24 piece puzzle," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 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)
- "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, Philippians Children Sermons Series #2, 2011. Faith Formation Journeys, Children's Sermon, Pentecost 15A (Matthew 21:23-32), 2011.
- "Why Did You Bring Us Out of Egypt," Proper 21A, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
- "Promises, Promises," Children's Lesson from Anna's Hosannas, 2011.
- Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Mustard Seeds, "The God Who Comes to Us / Attitude," Proper 21, 2017. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
