Split Kingdoms - Matthew 12
A service plan in an Epiphany series in preparation for Lent focused on the necessary unity of the church for the sake of stability and effectiveness.
The God Who Is Big Enough - Luke 11, Romans 11, HCLD 52
A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on the greatness of God in power, compassion and grace in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
Seeking His Kingdom - Luke 17, Matthew 6, HCLD 48
A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on advancing the Kingdom of God in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
The Community of Grace - 1 Peter
A service plan from the Apostles' Creed focused on the united Body of Christ found in the Christian Church and the forgiveness of sins in a series on the Apostles' Creed as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
Learning His Will - Matthew 7, HCLD 49
A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on greater obedience and discipleship in the Christian life in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
Surrounded by a Great Cloud of Witnesses
The fourth and last Sunday service plan in a series on Hebrews, focusing on the truth that in our efforts to follow Jesus Christ as the great High Priest we are part of the body of Christ throughout all time and space.
Fleming Rutledge: Proclaiming God's mighty Word
Do you believe God has a special task for American Christians? Fleming Rutledge does. But she thinks evangelical Christians won't understand that task unless they return to the Bible and talk with each other. A feature story exploring the ways to proclaim God's almighty word.
Getting to Know Each Other: Pastors from two denominations share stories
Christians sometimes think they must water down their identities to find common ground with people from different Christian traditions. Eleazar Merriweather and John Witvliet offer a refreshing alternative. A feature story exploring relationships between denominations.
Ancient Christmas Sermons: Making the old, old story new again
People look forward to singing Christmas carols. Meanwhile, each Christmas preachers struggle to compose yet another sermon that will engage worshipers. A feature story presenting a new view of preaching at Christmas.
Thanksgiving Worship
A variety of ideas to help plan for Thanksgiving services.
Pastoral Renewal: Everyone benefits
Pulled in so many directions, dedicated pastors give and give, risking burnout. Congregations that encourage pastoral renewal will likely see the results in sermons and worship services. A feature story exploring the importance of time away for pastors.
Great Preaching: What blacks and whites can learn from each other
Cleophus LaRue believes that black preachers and white preachers could make sermons more powerful by applying the best insights of the other's traditions.
