Proper 15B/Ordinary 20B/Pentecost 13
August 19, 2018
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1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
or Proverbs 9:1-6
Roman Catholic reading: Proverbs 9:1-6
United Methodist reading: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
Psalm 111
or Psalm 34:9-14
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 34:2-15
United Methodist reading: Psalm 111
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.
- Lutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
- 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:
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
- Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- 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.)
- Former Resources:
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 20, 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.
- Ministry Matters, August 16, 2015.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 12, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2015.
- Wisdom Quest, Kathryn Matthews (Huey), SAMUEL, UCC, 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.
- Preaching and Teaching Ideas 2015.The Lectionary Lab, Proper 15B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Dr. Bruce Sweet, 2015.
- "From 'Bread of Heaven' to 'Gnawing on Flesh,'" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 15, 2012, Mary Ricketts, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2015.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 15, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Text Studies, D. Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Rumors, for August 16, 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).
- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- 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.
- Modern Metanoia, 2018.
- Political Theology, 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:
- 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.
- "Meeting the Carnal God," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
- "A 'Living' Bread," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
- "A King's Tale," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2015. 2012 and 2009 by Dan Clendenin.
- "Sweet Dreams Are Made of This," commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2015.
- "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2015. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
- "Ferguson, 1 Year Later," Lisa Sharon Harper, On Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: Ferguson Remembers. Discussion Questions.
- "Flesh and Blood Communion," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
- "The Politics of Fearing God," Richard Davis, Political Theology Today, 2015.
- "This Terrible Eating of Bread," Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2015.
- Bread and Wisdom, Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2015.
- "Avoiding the Truth," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2015.
- "Some (Not So) Random Thoughts on Bread," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
- "Turn In Here," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
- "Hungry Hungry Humans and the Bread of Life," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
- "Wasting Time in the Banquet Hall," Ekklesia Project, 2015.
- "Enduringly Yours," Thomas Beam, 2015.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2015.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
- "Down, Not Out," Howie Adan, Just Off The Map, 2015.
- "Way to Pray," Scott Barton lectionary poetry, 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.
- "Who Will Be America's Next Leader?" Walter Brueggemann, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
- "Eucharistic Bombshells," Rick Morley, 2012.
- "Cannibal or Mystical," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
- "Sharing Bread," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
- "Living in Jesus' Heart," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2012.
- ShortStop: Lectionary Preaching in Times of Transition, Bob Anderson, 2012.
- "We Are What We Eat," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 12, Mary Lautensleger, Chris Ayers, 2012.
- Sacredise, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2012.
- "Reaching around the Text," John Jay, The Ekklesia Project, 2012.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
- "You Are What You Eat!" Miram's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
- Hidden Deep within her Palace, "Turn in here," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- "Making the Most of Our Time," Melissa Bane Servier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
- "I Am the Living Croissant," Larry Patten, 2012.
- "Kings?" Kyle Childress, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- 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, 2009
- 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.
- Skills and Gills, Timothy T. Boggess, Day 1, 2015.
- A Sermon for Every Sunday, Jim Sommerville. Free audio, Video by subscription.
- "Living Bread," Rev. Dr. Timothy Smith, Day 1, 2012.
- "Bread," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- Ministry Matters, August 16, 2015.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2015.
- "The Woman Less Listened To," the Rev. Dr. David von Schlichten, Day 1, 2009.
- Proper 15, AKM Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Download is one long PDF file for book of sermons.)
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2018.
- Bible Study, Episcopal Digital Network, 2018.
- Preaching and Teaching Ideas 2015.The Lectionary Lab, Proper 15B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- Faith Element, podcast, 2015.
- "Ferguson, 1 Year Later," Lisa Sharon Harper, On Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: Ferguson Remembers. Discussion Questions.
- "Living Well," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 15, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Sharing Wisdom as an Act of Love," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Psalm 111) Focus article, "Sharing Wisdom as an Act of Love," David Lyle Jeffrey.
- "Simpletons, Fools, and Mockers," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Pornographic Culture," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Proverbs 9)
- 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)
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 12, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Ministry Matters, August 16, 2015.
- Mustard Seeds, "Wisdom," Proper 15, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, August 19, 2012, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +12, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 20, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 20, 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 20, 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. (Roman Catholic) (BCP TEC)
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 111, (Pentecost 12B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2012.
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
- Prayer for Sunday Proper 15B, RevGalBlogPals, 2012. 2009.
- 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.
- The Timeless Psalms, Psalm 34:9-14, Joan Stott, prayers, and meditations, 2015.
- "Turn In Here," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
- Reflection on Collect, Bosco Peters, 2015.
- Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 20B. 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: John 6:51-58, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 20 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, "Wisdom," Proper 15, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Bulletin Cover/Art, John 6:57, Psalm 34, John Stuart, Knoxville, TN. (Free use by churches.)
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- "Ferguson, 1 Year Later," Lisa Sharon Harper, On Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: Ferguson Remembers. Discussion Questions.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Come Sup Wth God by Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, 2012.
- "Wisdom," Brenton Prigge, 7.7.7.5, New Hymn.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 15B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- Psalm 111, Lacey Brown, The Emergent Psalter, 2009.
- Psalm 111 set to He Leadeth Me (LMD 88 88 88 88), Psalm 34:9-14 set to St Thomas (SM 66 86), by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Psalm 111, Psalm 34, lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. Terms of Use.
- 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 15B, 2015, 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, 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.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 12. 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 20B, 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 20B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Ordinary 20, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- 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)
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- 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 15B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
- Children's Story/Worship Station, Faith Formation Journeys, 2015.
- Blessing of the Backpacks, Marci Glass, RevGalBlogPals, 2012.
- "More than a Cabbage - Blessing of the Backpacks 2012," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
- Children's Sermon, Weekly Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, August 19, 2012.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 20, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. (Terms of Use)
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Taking Worship Home, 2018.
- Weekly Devotion Page, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
- 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)
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
