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Proper 7B/Ordinary 12B/Pentecost 5
June 24, 2018
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources: 

1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 or I Samuel 17:57 - 18:5, 10-16
or Job 38:1-11
Roman Catholic reading: Job 38:1, 8-11
United Methodist reading: 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49

Psalm 9:9-20 or Psalm 133 or Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 107:23-31
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 9:9-20  or Psalm 133
   or Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32
United Methodist reading: Psalm 9:9-20

2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Mark 4:35-41

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Possible Themes: Power - Strength/Weakness, Courage, Persistence, Faith/Faithfulness, Struggle, Salvation/Rescue

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • 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:
    • Storm on the Sea of Galilee
    • Sea of Galilee
    • Saul
    • David
    • David and Goliath
  • "In the biographical film Wesley we see an example of faith during a storm similar to Jesus. John and Charles are terrified by a storm during their trans-Atlantic trip to Georgia, but their Moravian fellow passengers sing and pray." Ed McNulty,Visual Parables.
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Faith
    • Grace
    • Confrontation with Evil
• Special Day Resources: Father's Day
  • Lectionary Commentary, Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, Father's Day, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
• 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.)
  • Former Resources:
  • 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, 2015.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 12, 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "Peity and Panic," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2015.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
  • Ministry Matters, June 21, 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.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, (study sheet and teaching video) 2015. The Lectionary Lab, Proper 7B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary for Sunday, June 21, 2015, Bruce Laverman. 2012.
  • "In the Boat Together," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, SAMUEL, 2015.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 4, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2015.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Paul Nancararow, 2015.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Dr. Bruce Sweet, 2015.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2015.
  • "Avast ye scurvy elements!" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 4, 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 7, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Proper 7B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for June 21, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Text Studies, D. Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Text Studies, Proper 7, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
• 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).
  • 1 Samuel 17:1-49 / 1 Samuel 17:57 - 18:16 / Job 38:1-11
  • Psalm 9 / Psalm 133 / Psalm 107
  • 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
  • Mark 4:35-41
• 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.
  • Former Resources:
  • "On Miracles and Change," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2015.
  • "The Other Side," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
  • "Listening for the Questions," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2015. 2009, 2006 by Dan Clendenin.
  • "Jim Crow Again: Lessons for Fighting this Giant (1 Samuel 17)," Melissa Browning, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: Mass Incarceration and the Black Church.
  • "Fighters, Fathers, and Followers," RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion. Don't miss the 11th Hour Preacher Party on Saturday!
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2015. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Faith & Wonder, 2015.
  • "Storm of the Spirit," Shannon Schaefer, Ekklesia Project, 2015.
  • "In the Name of YHWH?" John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2015.
  • "Power Over a Storm," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
  • Political Theology Today, 2015.
  • Patrick W.T. Johnson, Missional Preaching: Equipping for Witness, 2015.
  • "When God Sleeps through Storms," David R. Henson, 2015.
  • "Is Jesus Calling Us To Be Superheroes?" Bruce Maples, 2015.
  • "Bible Leads," Deeply Plaid, 2015.
  • "A Night to Remember," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2015.
  • "In Case You Forgot," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015. 2012..
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2015.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Leah Schade, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2015.
  • "Sleeping through the Storm," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.L
  • "Fear Factor," CaseyFitzgerald tells the story of David & Goliath and Jesus Calming the Storm, 2015.
  • "Unharbored," Journey to Penuel, 2015.
  • Visions from the Catacombs, Catacomb Churches, 2015.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2016.
  • "The Politics of Chaos," Mark Davis, Political Theology Today, 2015.
  • "What I Pray For," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2015.
  • "Already Equipped," 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.
  • "Don't You Even Care?" Casey FitzGerald, Faith & Wonder.
  • "Storms," Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2015.
  • "Peace, Be Still," Sermon-Stories, 2015.
  • "An Exercise of Authority," Thomas Beam, 2015.
  • "World's Strand, Sway of Sea," Suzanne Guthrie, At The Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
  • When Storms Rage, Bartimaeus Effect, 2015.
  • "Five Smooth Stones," Larry Patten, 2015.
  • "Identifying with Those Once Stirred," Scott Barton, 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.
  • "Faith and Fear," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "Lord of the Storm," Greg Carey, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "And Behold there Came a Great...SMILE!" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • "Raging in Fear," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • "The Calming Slumber of Jesus in Our Storms," Rev John Henson, 2012.
  • "Wide Open Faith," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "Who Is Your John the Baptist?" Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 4, Mary Lautensleger, 2012.
  • "Choppy Seas, Calm Spirits," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2012.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
  • "What Happened to You?" Neil Chappell, A Weird Thing, 2012.
  • "Still in the Storm," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • Sermon Notes for June 24, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • "What Job Meant to Say Had He Girded Up His Loins," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • "Shaken, Not Stirred," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
  • "Want to Hear a Story of Faith?" Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • Interim Transitions Lectionary Connections, Proper 7B, Bob Anderson, ShortStop: Lectionary Preaching in Times of Transition, 2012.
  • "Stormy Seas!" Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2012.
  • "Every Honest Word," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • "Not by Sight," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • 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):
  • 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.
  • "We of Little Faith," Stephen McKinney-Whitaker (PCUSA), Day 1, 2015.
  • "Does Jesus Care?" the Rev. Dr. Lewis Galloway, Day 1, 2012.
  • "The Sleeping Jesus," the Rev. Sarah Jackson Shelton, Day 1, 2009.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2018.
  • Bible Study, Episcopal Digital Network, 2018.
  • "In the Boat Together," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2015.
  • "Jim Crow Again: Lessons for Fighting this Giant (1 Samuel 17)," Melissa Browning, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: Mass Incarceration and the Black Church.
  • "Loyalty and Betrayal," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • "Recovering Discarded Images," 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: "Recovering Discarded Images," Kristina Lacelle-Peterson. (Job 38)
  • "God's Measure of Creation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Job 38)
  • "Friendship's Role in Coming to Know as We Are Known," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Friendship," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. (1 Samuel 17-18)
  • 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.
  • Former 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.
  • Worship Resources, Pentecost 4, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2015.
  • "In Case You Forgot," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015. 2012..
  • Mustard Seeds, Proper 7, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 4, 2015, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Ministry Matters, June 21, 2015.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +4, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 12, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 12, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • 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.
  • Former 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.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 7B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. BCP (TEC). Common Worship (C of E)
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 9:9-20, (Pentecost 4B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • Even the Wind and the Sea, Martha Spong, participatory reading of Mark 4:35-41, Reflectionary, 2012.
  • Words for Worship, The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • Call to Worship, Joanna Harader, Spacious Faith, 2012.
  • Sunday Prayer, Proper 7B, 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.
  • Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2015.
  • "World's Strand, Sway of Sea," Suzanne Guthrie, At The Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2015.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary for Sunday, June 21, 2015, Bruce Laverman. 2012.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, Ordinary 12B. 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 4:35-41, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 12 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, Proper 7, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Still in the Storm," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • "Lord of the Storm," Greg Carey, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "Loyalty and Betrayal," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Jim Crow Again: Lessons for Fighting this Giant (1 Samuel 17)," Melissa Browning, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: Mass Incarceration and the Black Church.
  • "Don't You Even Care?" Casey FitzGerald, Faith & Wonder.
  • "Fear Factor," CaseyFitzgerald tells the story of David & Goliath and Jesus Calming the Storm, 2015.
  • Knickers in a Twist, video telling of Mark 4, inclusivechrist, 2015.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Lectionary-based new hymns.
    • Hymns and Music Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
    • God, Who Made Each Great Wide Ocean, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn inspired by water-related stories in the Bible (creation, Noah, Moses and Jesus) including Mark 4:35-41: "Frightened by a storm they called him, 'Master, will you let us drown?' In that boat there, Jesus awed them; he said 'Peace!' The winds calmed down."  Tune:  BEACH SPRING 8.7.8.7 D (“God Whose Giving Knows No Ending”).
    • "Stand By Me," canticle by Nicole Sallee, thoughts from Pastor Lisa, 2012.
    • "Storms," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, 2009.
  • 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)
    • Former Resources:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 4, 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 4. 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, Ordinary 12B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information. Search by scripture.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 12B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Ordinary 12, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
    • Starters for Sunday, 24 June, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• 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.
  • Former Resources:
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 7B, 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.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2015.
  • "In Case You Forgot," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015. 2012..Rain Poncho, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • "Are We There Yet?" Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • "David Meets Goliath," Dianne Deming, Childrens Sermons Today, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, June 24, 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)
• 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.

 

• 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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