Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:
- Illustrated (NRSV) Lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the NewAmerican 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.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Lutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings, Year B.
- 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:
  - Annunciation
- The preacher might compare the way the Annunciation is treated in Jesus films, such as Jesus of Nazareth or The Jesus Film (1979). Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Call
  - Mary, Mother of Jesus
Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Textweek Blog and 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. Archives at bottom of page, 2020.
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2020.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Advent 4B, 2020. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2020.
- Sermon Seeds, Kathryn Matthews Huey, UCC, 2020.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2020.
- Starters for Sunday, 2020. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
- "The God of Impossible Pregnancies," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
- Disclosing New Worlds, Advent 4B, commentary and reflections, Lawrence Moore, 2014.
- Points for Teaching and Preaching, The Lectionary Lab, 2014. 2011.
- Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2017.
- Ministry Matters, December 21, 2014.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2014.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 4, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Advent 4B, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for December 21, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
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. 2020.
- Living by the Word, Amy Victoria Adkins Jones, The Christian Century, 2020.
- "Mary's Response," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2017.
- "The Politics of Divine Disruption," Fritz Wendt, Political Theology Today, 2017.
- "The Hope That Lives," Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2017.
- "When the Lord Is With You," Michael Ruffin,Connections, 2017.
- "Everyday Annunciations," Chana Tetzlaff, Modern Metanoia, 2017.
- "Who? Me?" Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2017.
- "Mary's Song and the Tax Plan," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2017.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2017.
- "Poetry from Prison: Lifting Up the Lowly," Liz Milner, 2017.
- Sacredise, 2017.
- peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2017.
- living by the Word,Martha Spong, 2017.
- "Living the Peace," Andrew Prior, 2017.
- Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2017.
- Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
- RevGalBlogPals, commentary and discussion, 2017. Saturday Night Preachers Party.
- Earthkeeper's Preaching, 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.
- Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 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
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2017.
- "Blessed Like Mary," David Lose, Dear Partner in Preaching, 2014.
- "The Pause Before Yes," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2008 by novelist Ron Hansen.
- "Whose House?" commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2014.
- Advent as a Way of Life, Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2014.
- "Propaganda or Something Else?" John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
- Proclaiming Mark, studies for the Sundays in Advent B, Anglican Church Diocese of Perth, 2014. (.pdf download at link.)
- "Control is such an alluring illusion," Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2014.
- "Stewards of Advent Time: Be," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
- "The Annunciation: a theological insight into God's life with us," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2014.
- "Found Favor?" Thomas Beam, 2014.
- "Christmas at the Orphanage," Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2014.
- "Behold the Moment," Andrew Prior, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
- "'Do Not Be Afraid,'" Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
- "Gabriel and Mary," Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2014. . Use of images.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014. 2011.
- "Mary, Actualized, Mature, and with Agency," Lia Scholl, Question the Text, 2014.
- "Missing the Magnificat Point," 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.
- "Expecting a Divine Visitation," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
- "Find in Us A Mansion," Suzanne Guthrie, 2014.
- Care for Creation Commentary, Tom Mundahl, 2014.
- "Peace on Earth," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 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)
- "Nothing Is Too Wonderful to Be True," guest essay by Ron Hansen (Exiles, A Wild Surge of Guilty Passion) The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011.
- Magnificat for a Broken World, Carolyn Sharp, Odyssey Networks ON Scripture, 2011.
- "And It Was Sufficient," Kyle Childress, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
- "Gutsy Faith, Greater than the Angels," Rick Morley, 2011.
- "Favored Ones," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- "The Myth of the Extraordinary," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- "Just say, 'Yes. Let it be...'" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
- Advent 4: An Awful and Wondrous Yes, Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2011. Use of images.
- "Life beyond the Usual," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- Pastoral devotions for Advent 4 Stephen P. McCutchan SermonStudio.
- "Confused and Disturbed," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
- "Impossible Reality," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
- "Hail Mary, Full of Grace," "Let It Be," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2011.
- "The God-Bearer: Advent Reflections on Mary," Jenny Warner, Patheos, 2011.
- "A Mother's Wisdom," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- "Strange Relations," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- "Waiting Together," David Henson, Patheos, 2011.
- "Mary's Miracle" Caspar Green, Scarlet Letter Bible, 2011.
- "The Politics of 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 and Luke 1:26-38," Timothy F. Simpson, Political Theology, 2011.
- "Meeting God on the Road," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Chris Ayers, 2011.
- "Dwelling Places," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for December 18, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- "Lingers in the Shadows," Larry Patten, 2011.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Advent 4B. 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.
- Articles from The Christian Century:
  - "Open Paths," Kathleen Norris, 2005.
  - "Mary Says Yes," John Stendahl, 2002.
  - "God's Entrance," Fleming Rutledge, 1999.
  - "Representatives and Partners," Delores S. Williams, 1990.
- "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
  - "Where Is God's Waiting Place?" Enuma Okoro, "Bearing the 'Wait' of the World," 2011.
  - "A Summons and Sending," Michaela Bruzzese, "Christmas Presence," 2008.
  - "Lifting the Lowly," Robert Roth, "The Beauty of Justice," 2005.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year B. 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):
- "Stepping Aside," Kate Moorehead, Day1, 2020.
- "Awake to Grace," by Carla Pratt Keyes. A Sermon for Every Sunday. Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
- "Here Am I," by MaryAnn McKibben Dana. A Sermon for Every Sunday. Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
- "The Reality of Christmas," the Rev. Pendleton Peery, Day 1, 2014.
- "Gabriel," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- Ministry Matters, December 21, 2014.
- "Call and Response," the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter, Day 1, 2011.
- Selected Sermon, Advent 4B (RCL), the Rev. Canon Frank Logue, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
- "It's Not about Mary," the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, Day 1, 2008.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Points for Teaching and Preaching, The Lectionary Lab, 2014. 2011. 2011,.
- "Here I Am," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2017.
- "What Should We Say about Mary?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Women and the Church," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "What Should We Say about Mary?" Carole L. Baker. (Luke 1:26-45)
- "An Attitude of Discipleship: Trusting,"John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Advent, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
- Bible Study - Advent 4B - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
- 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 Advent Resources Page.
Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 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)
- Life in Liturgy, 2017.
- Sacredise, 2017.
- Interactive Alternative Worship Ideas, Emmy Kegler, 2014.
- Ministry Matters, December 21, 2014.
- The Worship Closet, Creative Worship Ideas, 2011.
- Advent 4B, The African American Lectionary, 2011.
- Mustard Seeds, "Love/Saying Yes to God," Advent 4, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, 2017, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Advent 4B, 2014, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- Lectionary Liturgies, Advent 4, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
- Advent Liturgy / Advent in the Southern Hemisphere, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Ideas for Sundays in Advent, The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, ELCA.
- Advent and Christmas Resources, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Advent 4 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.
- Lector's Notes, Advent 4, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26, (Advent 4B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- Call to Worship, December 18, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Prayers of the People, Advent 4B, Rick Morley, 2011.
- Prayer for Advent 4B, Rev Gal Blog Pals, 2011.
- Starters for Sunday, November, 2014. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- 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.
- Worship Ways, prayers and liturgical resources. UCC. Español.
- Reflections on collect prayers, Advent 4, Bosco Peters, Liturgy: Worship that Works - Spirituality that Connects.
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
- "Find in Us A Mansion," Suzanne Guthrie, 2014.
- Evangelectionary, R Wayne Calhoun, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
- Point of Contact - Where Life and Worship Intersect, Julie Gvillo, Call to Worship is published on Tuesday mornings. The Confession piece is published on Wednesday mornings. And the Prayers of the People is published on Friday mornings.
- Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2018.
- Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2018
- Engage Worship, 2018.
Graphics & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Advent 4, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 1:26-38, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Advent 4B 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.
- Clip Art, Advent B4, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
- Mustard Seeds, "Love/Saying Yes to God," Advent 4, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Advent 4: An Awful and Wondrous Yes, Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2011. Use of images.
- "Impossible Reality," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
- "The House Beloved," 2 Samuel 7, YouTube video, David Coleman, 2011.
- God in a Box, Faith Element, 2011.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- "The Self-Righteous System and the Prophetic Task," Brennan Breed, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Are Our Institutions Failing Us?
- The preacher might compare the way the Annunciation is treated in Jesus films, such as Jesus of Nazareth or The Jesus Film (1979). Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
- "God Came for Justice," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2014.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - “Mary Gladly Told Her Cousin,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette based on Mary rejoicing in the promise of Jesus before his birth, the Magnificat (Luke 1:39-56). This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: IRBY 8.7.8.7.7.7 (“Once in Royal David's City”).
  - “Mary Heard the Angel's Message,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette celebrates many biblical stories about Mary, from before Jesus' birth, fleeing from Herod, his teaching about his family, her presence at his death and with the disciples after his resurrection. This hymn is in the Episcopalians’ Voices Found. Tune: BEECHER 8.7.8.7 D “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”) and HYFRYDOL (“Alleluia, Sing to Jesus”).
  - “There's Not a Thing That God Can't Do,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, celebrates God’s call and miraculous blessing of Mary and of people today. This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: WINCHESTER OLD 8.6.8.6 (“While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks”).
  - “I Believe (The Apostles' Creed),” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, celebrates the Apostles' Creed and includes this verse: "Jesus, by God's Holy Spirit, was so wondrously conceived, Born unto the Virgin Mary, who your promises believed." Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7 D (“Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken”).
  - "Indescribable Gift," "Steadfast Love,"Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
  - "The Lord's Messiah Comes,", a hymn for Advent by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Advent 4B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Adven4B, 2017, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  - Shepherd Sounds, Advent 4B, 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 Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
  - Lectionary Hymns, Advent 4B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Choral Anthem Project, Advent 4B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  - The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  - Sing for Joy, Advent 4B, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Starters for Sunday, 18 December, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  - Starters for Sunday, November, 2014. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  - Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  - Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  - Together to Celebrate, December 18, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Worshiping with Children, Advent 4B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- Storypath, Dec 24, 2017.
- Highlighting the Chrismon Tree 2014, Fran Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
- "Grow Snake," John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, Video, 2014.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "Angels," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2011.
- Impossible, Leah Thompson, CSSPlus
- Faith Formation Journeys, childrens sermon, 2011.
- "Advent and Christmas Eve, 2011," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
- 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)
- "God's Visit," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Advent, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
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.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2011. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- The Birth Of Jesus Announced -- 3-part Reading of Luke 1:26-38 arranged by Dallas A. Brauninger from SermonStudio
- "Stirrings," based on Luke 1:39-45 (46-55), Jim Hatherly.
A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.