Proper 4B/Ordinary 9B/Pentecost +2
June 3, 2018
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20)
or Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
or Psalm 81:1-10
2 Corinthians 4:5-12
Possible Themes: Law/Tradition/Authority, Seeing Differently, Essential/Non-Essential, Sabbath, Slavery and Liberation
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary.
- Leccionario Dominical La Iglesia Episcopal Ministerio Latino Hispano, Año B.
- 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.
- ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
- 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):
- 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.)
- 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.
- 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.
- "When you Judge Yourself," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2015.
- 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.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2018.
- Bible Study, Episcopal Digital Network, 2018.
- Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. (Scroll own past chart of CEV readings.)
- "The Lure of Eugenics," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Disability," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article: "The Lure of Eugenics," by Brian Brock. (Psalm 139)
- "Not about Me," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prayer," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "Not about Me," Merold Westphal. (1 Samuel 3)
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- Graphics & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- Graphics and Resources, United Methodist Church, 2018.
- Mustard Seeds. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia, 2018.
- Ordinary 9 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.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Lectionary-based new hymns.
- Hymns and Music Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
- We Do Not Proclaim Ourselves, Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. A new hymn based on 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, lifts up the new life and the hope we have in Jesus Christ despite the world’s challenges.Tune: ABERYSTWYTH 7.7.7.7 D("Watchman, Tell Us of the Night”).
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
