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Proper 10B/Ordinary 15B/Pentecost 8
July 15, 2018
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:  

2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 or Amos 7:7-15
Roman Catholic reading: Amos 7:12-15
United Methodist reading: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19

Psalm 24 or Psalm 85:8-13
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 85:9-14
United Methodist reading: Psalm 24

Ephesians 1:3-14
Roman Catholic reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 or Ephesians 1:3-10

Mark 6:14-29
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 6:7-13

Possible Themes: Judgment, Courage, Power, Sin, Rescue, Freedom, Grace, Prophets/Prophecy

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • NRSV Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings 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.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Leccionario Dominical La Iglesia Episcopal Ministerio Latino Hispano, Año B.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings, Year B.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
  • 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.
  • PCUSA - Daily/Weekly Lectionary Readings.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Death of John the Baptist/Salome
    • David
    • David Dancing Before the Ark of the Covenant
    • Dancing
  • The terrible price that John the Baptist paid for opposing the evil Herod was also paid by Irish journalist Veronica Guerin when she launched a crusade against a ruthless drug lord poisoning the youth of her land. Ed Mc Nulty, Visual Parables.
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Judgment
• 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).
  • Preaching This Week commentaries of RCL texts at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2018.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Sermon Seeds, Kathryn Matthews, UCC, 2018.
  • Center for Excellence in Preaching, Calvin Theological Seminary, 2018.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, 2018.
  • Pulpit Fiction commentary, podcast, 2018.
  • Preaching Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
  • Living a Holy Adventure, Bruce Epperly, 2018.
  • Faith in Process, 2018.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • "Putting Sabbath in It's Place," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2015.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 4, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2018.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2018.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Previous Resources:
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 15, 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching This Week commentaries of RCL texts at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2015.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • SAMUEL, Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, 2015.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, 2015.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, 2015.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Dr. Bruce Sweet, 2015.
  • Ministry Matters, July 12, 2015.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2015.
  • "Randy Sots and Righteous Prophets," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Wayne Schwab, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, (study sheet and teaching video) 2015. The Lectionary Lab, Proper 10B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 7, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 10, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Jesus Now, Proper 10B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Text Studies, D. Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Rumors, for July 12, 2009, 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).
  • 2 Samuel 6:1-19 / Amos 7:7-15
  • Psalm 24 / Psalm 85
  • Ephesians 1:3-14
  • Mark 6:14-29
• 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. 2015.
  • Dear Working Preacher, Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Working Preacher Podcast.
  • ...in the Meantime, David Lose, 2018.
  • Living by the Word, The Christian Century, 2018.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2018.
  • Journey with Jesus, Debie Thomas, 2018.
  • Contemplative Viewfinder, Melissa Bane Sevier, 2018.
  • Dancing with the Word, Janet Hunt, 2018.
  • Political Theology, 2018.
  • Modern Metanoia, 2018.
  • Stewardship of Life, Sharron Blezard, 2018.
  • At the Edge of the Enclosure, Suzanne Guthrie, 2018.
  • Sacredise, 2018.
  • Commentary and Sermon, Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2018.
  • A Plain Account, Wesleyan Lectionary Commentary, 2018.
  • Lectionary Blog, Rian Adams, 2018.
  • Prospect, Robert Warren, 2018.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2018.
  • RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion, 11th Hour Preacher Party, 2018.
  • Provoking the Gospel, 2018.
  • Sermon-Stories.com, 2018.
  • Art & Faith Matters, Lynn Miller, 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.
  • Your Cliche of the Week, Glenn Morison, 2018.
  • Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Bob Cornwall, 2018.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, 2018.
  • Ekklesia Project, 2018.
  • Law and Gospel Everywhere, Glenn Monson, 2018.
  • Lectionary Greek, Rob Myallis
  • Connections, Next Sunday Resources Illustrations, 2018.
  • Taking Worship Home, 2018.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2018.
  • Insights with Seitz Podcast, Wycliffe College, 2018,
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • RevGalBlogPals, commentary and discussion, 2018. Saturday Night Preachers Party.
  • "Unity: The Spirituality of Jesus's High Priestly Prayer," Rian Adams, 2018.
  • Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2018.
  • Theology of Work, 2018.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2018. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2018.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2018.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2018.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2018
  • LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2018.
  • "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2018.
  • "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2018.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2018
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2018.
  • 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, 2018.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2018.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2018.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2018
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2018.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2018.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2018.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2018
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2018.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2018.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2018.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2018.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2018.
  • Previous Resources:
  • "...in the Meantime," David Lose, 2015.
  • Dear Working Preacher, Karoline Lewis, 2015.
  • ON Scripture, current issues and scriptural interpretation, lesson plans and video, Odyssey Networks, 2015.
  • Journey with Jesus, Dan Clendenin, 2015.
  • At the Edge of the Enclosure, Suzanne Guthrie, 2015.
  • RevGalBlogPalscommentary and discussion. Don't miss the 11th Hour Preacher Party on Saturday!
  • Bruce Maples, 2015.
  • Political Theology Today, 2015.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Leah Schade, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2015.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2015. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • 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.
  • Dancing with the Word, Janet H. Hunt, 2015.
  • Faith & Wonder, 2015.
  • Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Bob Cornwall, 2015.
  • Story Divine podcast, Casey FitzGerald,, 2015.
  • "Journey to Penuel," 2015.
  • Porter Taylor, The Liturgical Theologian, 2015.
  • Law and Gospel Everywhere, Glenn Monson, 2015.
  • "Bible Leads," Deeply Plaid, 2015.
  • The Bartimaeus Effect, Travis Meier, 2015.
  • Lectionary Greek, Rob Myallis, 2015.
  • Sermon-Stories.com, 2015.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2015.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2015.
  • Visions from the Catacombs, Catacomb Churches, 2015.
  • Thomas Beam, 2015.
  • A Different Heresy, Peter Lockhart, 2015.
  • "The Word Is..." Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2015.
  • lectionary poetry, Scott Barton, 2015.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2015.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2015.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2015.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2015.
  • 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, 2015.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2015.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2015.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2015.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2015.
  • The Hardest Question, 2015.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2015.
  • 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. 2015
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2015.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2015.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2015.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2015.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2015.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
  • "The Downfall of Giving into Fear," James M. Childs, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "The River of John," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • "Tell the Truth Twice," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 6, Chris Ayers, Mary Lautensleger, 2012.
  • "How Should We Read the Bible's Texts of Terror?" The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2012. 2009. 2006 guest essay by David Buschart.
  • "One Powerful Witness," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "Two Dances," Steve Garnaas-Holmes," Unfolding Light, 2012.
  • "At What Cost?" Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • "David's Dance," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "The Emperor Has No Clothes?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • "Silver Platters," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • "Love as Strong as Death," Come to the Garden, "Calls and consequences," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "Keeps Pulling Us Back," Neil Chappell, A Weird Thing, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • Sermon Notes for July 15, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • "Can You Feel the Gut-Wrenching Care?" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
  • Interim Transitions Lectionary Connections, Proper 10B, Bob Anderson, ShortStop: Lectionary Preaching in Times of Transition, 2012.
  • "At the Bottom of the Holy Hill," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Capital T," Kevin Baker, 2006.
    • "A Terrible Text," Joanna Adams, 2003.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Finding Power in Weakness," Michaela Bruzzese, "A Prophet without Honor," 2009.
    • "Well-Being Amid Tragedy," Robert Roth, "The Ways of Shalom," 2006.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Day 1, 2018.
  • A Sermon For Every Sunday, video sermons, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • Weekly Sermon/Illustration, Fredrick Buechner.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2018.
  • Sermons That Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2018.
  • "David's Dance," the Rev. Beth Birkholz, Day 1, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, July 12, 2015.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2015.
  • Two Very Different Banquets, the Rev. Dr. Barbara K. Lundblad, Day1, 2009.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2018.
  • Bible Study, Episcopal Digital Network, 2018.
  • Previous Resourcees:
  • ON Scripture, current issues and scriptural interpretation, lesson plans and video, Odyssey Networks, 2015.
  • "David: All Good?" Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 10, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Jesus as a Prophet," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Mark 6)
  • "Restorative Justice," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Peace and War," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 85)
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. (Scroll down past chart of CEV 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.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc. (Terms of Use)
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Thom Shuman, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • Order of Worship and Planning Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
  • Sacredise, 2018.
  • Mustard Seeds. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia, 2018.
  • Worship Resources, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2018.
  • Life In Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2018.
  • Stewardship of Life, Sharron Blezard, 2018.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Trinity, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia, 2018.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Previous Resources:
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. (Terms of Use)
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2015.
  • Ministry Matters, July 12, 2015.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Listening for God's Voice," Proper 10, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, 2015, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 7, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 15, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 15, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
• 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.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Worship Ways, prayers and liturgical resources. UCC. Español.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas. 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. (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, 2018.
  • Hymns and Music Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
  • 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.
  • Previous Resources:
  • 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.
  • Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 15, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (NZPB alternative - Roman Catholic - Common Worship Cof E)
  • Sunday Prayer, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 24, (Pentecost 7B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • Words for Worship, The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2015. 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, 2015. .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.
  • Worship Ways, prayers and liturgical resources. UCC. Español.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
  • Conversations, worship elements, Sylvia Purdie, 2015.
  • Liturgy Link, 2015.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 15B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • Clip Art Images: Mark 6:7-13, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 15 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading, though most gospels texts/themes are found in the index. Liberation emphasis.
  • 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, "Listening for God's Voice," Proper 10, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • ON Scripture, current issues and scriptural interpretation, lesson plans and video, Odyssey Networks, 2015.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “The Earth is the Lord's,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn celebrating God’s creation and our call to care for it. Tune: ST. DENIO 11.11.11.11 (“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”).
    • "Heads," Brenton Prigge, (Heads 8.7.8.7.4.4.7.), New Hymn, 2009.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 10B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Natalie Sims. annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Hymns and Music Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
    • Together to Celebrate, Contemporary Worship Songs, David MacGregor.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Previous Resources:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 10B, 2012, 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, 2015.
    • 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.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 15B, 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.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 15B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Ordinary 15, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 7, 2015, 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):
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Dollar Store Children Sermons, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • Stewardship of Life, Sharron Blezard, 2018.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Previous Resources:
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 10B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2015. 2012.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," June 14, 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary. 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, July 15, 2012.
  • Childrens Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2015.
  • "Worship the King," Dianne Deming, Childrens Sermons Today, 2012.
  • "Our Opening Ceremony," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. (Terms of Use)
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 15, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
• 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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