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Book Synopsis Sermons for Lent and the Easter Season by : Bernard of Clairvaux
Download or read book Sermons for Lent and the Easter Season written by Bernard of Clairvaux and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2013-04-25 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains Saint Bernard's sermons for the liturgical seasons of Lent and Easter. Included are sermons for the Purification, Septuagesima, the feast of Saint Benedict, and the feast of the Annunciation, all of which are interpreted by Bernard in light of the paschal mystery. In the sermons for Lent, especially, one gets to know a more hesitant and searching Bernard than appears in his other liturgical sermons. This volume is the third of a projected five volumes of Bernard's liturgical sermons.
Book Synopsis Whispering the Lyrics by : Thomas G. Long
Download or read book Whispering the Lyrics written by Thomas G. Long and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on texts from the Revised Common and Catholic lectionaries, Thomas Long provides inspirational messages to motivate and help preachers through their most difficult preaching time of the year, the seasons of Lent and Easter. The road to Easter takes us through the most sacred stretch of the gospel story, and the narratives simply overwhelm us... Congregations who blithely assume that their pastor eagerly relishes the chance to preach the passion and resurrection of Jesus are, for the most part, mistaken. To be sure the pews are more crowded as Easter approaches, the choirs are well-rehearsed and in full voice, and an electric charge courses through the sanctuary, but the preacher stands there with the obligation to proclaim the truths of Jesus' death and resurrection, and it seems, at one and the same time, to be a set of claims too little to go on in a secular and cynical age and a range of mysteries too profound to speak. -- from author's foreword Thomas Long is Francis Landey Patton Professor of Preaching and Worship at Princeton Theological Seminary and is one of the most well-known teachers of preachers in America. This is his second book published by CSS.
Book Synopsis For Peace Within by : Otto Albert Geiseman
Download or read book For Peace Within written by Otto Albert Geiseman and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Epiphany, Lent, and Easter; a Selection of Sermons ... by : Charles John Vaughan (Dean of Llandaff.)
Download or read book Epiphany, Lent, and Easter; a Selection of Sermons ... written by Charles John Vaughan (Dean of Llandaff.) and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Restoring the Future by : Robert J. Elder
Download or read book Restoring the Future written by Robert J. Elder and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Restoring The Future challenges readers to a deeper Easter faith by opening unexpected treasures in the first lesson lectionary passages from Genesis, Exodus, Samuel, the prophets, and the book of Acts. Drawing upon thoughtfully mined biblical insights and his alert attention to contemporary culture, Rob Elder has crafted sermons that not only disclose some unexpected angles of vision on Lent and Easter, but also serve as models for preaching on neglected and overlooked texts.... These are not the usual texts and these are not the expected words for the seasons of Lent and Easter, but it is sometimes what we do not expect to see and hear that delights us the most. Thomas G. Long Bandy Professor of Preaching Candler School of Theology, Emory University Some of the best sermons I have heard are from preachers who are not widely known. It is grand to have the opportunity to hear from one of those faithful servants, who year in and year out feed their parishioners with God's word. Diogenes Allen Princeton Theological Seminary This is the kind of preaching that nourishes the church! In this volume, Rob Elder serves up a full meal of appetizing stories, hearty reflections on scripture, serious theological convictions, and delicious good humor. Rob's passion for the Bread of Life is matched only by his quick wit and engaging style. Don't miss this great collection of sermons by a fine preacher! William G. Carter Pastor, First Presbyterian Church Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania Robert J. Elder is currently the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Salem, Oregon. He is a graduate of Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas), Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and Drew University Theological School (D.Min.). Prior to his arrival in Salem, Elder served parishes in Amarillo, Texas; Port Arthur, Texas; and Corvallis, Oregon. He has been active in his denomination, including a term as the moderator of the Cascades Presbytery. Elder's sermons have also been widely published in preaching periodicals, including Lectionary Homiletics, where he served for four years on the editorial team.
Book Synopsis Which Way to Jesus? by : Harry N. Huxhold
Download or read book Which Way to Jesus? written by Harry N. Huxhold and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These fifteen sermons are written for the season of Lent, beginning with Ash Wednesday and ending with the Ascension of the Lord. Most of them are based on scriptural texts from the gospel of John. Harry Huxhold preaches sermons that are punctuated with fascinating illustrations. He holds a congregation's attention to the end. Within this collection of sermons for Cycle B are such titles as: - Beware of Your Piety - Clean House - Easter Jogging - You Are My Witnesses Harry N. Huxhold has served rural, social service, suburban, campus, and central city ministries of the church over a period of 48 years. He has taught at the parochial, secondary, and university levels as well as in seminary and church forums. He is the author of many devotional and sermon materials and contributes frequently to theological periodicals and journals.
Book Synopsis The Victory of Faith by : Mark J. Molldrem
Download or read book The Victory of Faith written by Mark J. Molldrem and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark J. Molldrem is senior pastor of Central Lutheran Church in Mondovi, Wisconsin. A summa cum laude graduate of Concordia College, he also holds M. Div. and D. Min. degrees from Luther Theological Seminary. A popular speaker at conferences and retreats, he has authored numerous articles in a variety of publications.
Book Synopsis Festival sermons and prayers from the Lent through Easter seasons by : Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther
Download or read book Festival sermons and prayers from the Lent through Easter seasons written by Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther and published by Joel Baseley. This book was released on 2008 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Collected from his writings in Lutherische Brosamen, 1876; Ansprachen und Gebete, 1888; Casual Predigten und Reden, 1889; Festklaenge, 1892."
Book Synopsis Epiphany, Lent, and Easter: a selection of sermons preached in St. Michael's Church, etc by : Charles John VAUGHAN (Dean of Llandaff.)
Download or read book Epiphany, Lent, and Easter: a selection of sermons preached in St. Michael's Church, etc written by Charles John VAUGHAN (Dean of Llandaff.) and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Journey of Stones written by Steven Molin and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the rich imagery of rocks and stones in scripture, these powerful messages center around the compelling metaphor of stones (and our willingness to throw them) as representative of our sins. As worshipers enter the sanctuary they are invited to pick up stones as a concrete symbol of each sermon's theme; then as the message concludes the stones are placed at the foot of the cross. When the stones disappear on Easter (just like the stone sealing Jesus' tomb), it's a vivid illustration of how the Lord also removes our stones of sin. Each chapter includes several thought-provoking discussion questions to spur further reflection. With messages for Ash Wednesday, five weeks of Lent, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, this is an excellent resource for Lenten midweek programming. Molin takes us on a journey of prayerful and honest repentance -- a powerful and life-changing journey of celebration, of grace, of awe at the miracle of the empty tomb and the promise of life.... Pastor Molin is one of the best sermon story-tellers I've heard. But each sermon and every story also teaches a biblical text. These sermons are grounded in the living Word of God... (from the Foreword) Glenndy L. Sculley, Bishop's Associate Minneapolis Area Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Steven Molin is the senior pastor of Our Savior's Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Stillwater, Minnesota. He has also served parishes in Oregon and South Dakota, and been an area director for the youth ministry organization Young Life. Molin is a graduate of Concordia University (St. Paul, Minnesota) and Luther Theological Seminary.
Book Synopsis Redemption to Transformation by : Richard Gribble
Download or read book Redemption to Transformation written by Richard Gribble and published by CSS Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If the Lenten journey is traversed successfully, then we can fully enter into the celebratory time of Easter. Yet, even as we observe these events we must acknowledge that the challenges of the Christian life are ever present. We should never forget British writer G.K. Chesterton's admonition in What's Wrong with the World (1910), "The Christian life has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and left untried." The Easter season reminds us that despite the triumph of Christ there will always be challenges to our belief. We seemingly cannot believe unless we see; yet we know that faith often is beyond proof and, thus, beyond sight as well. We are also challenged to discover ways of transforming problematic situations and what appears to be defeat into triumph through the grace of God. Additionally, this great season of grace teaches us that we must continually evaluate what we do and keep our eyes fixed on Christ and his mission and message. Finally, as Jesus ascends to the Father, we come to realize that the Lord's work in not complete and, therefore, each day presents us with the opportunity to do something to complete the master's work. The cycle B second lesson sermons of Reverend Richard Gribble's Redemption to Transformation: The Journey of Lent and Easter represent an understanding of the challenges presented us through this highly significant and very special journey. The church in its wisdom gives us this opportunity annually to review where we are and, after ascertaining our present position, the challenge to move to higher realms that are more consistent with our common Christian call to holiness. It is hoped that these reflections will be helpful to you as together we travel the path from Lent to Easter, and eventually to Christ and eternal life. Redemption to Transformation: The Journey of Lent and Easter provides a second lesson sermon for every Sunday of cycle B, which will provide the following advantages: To give busy pastors ideas for their sermon creation To make the day-to-day life of being a pastor easier To free up time for counseling, visitation, or just your own leisure Some Sermon Titles Include: Suffering Leads to Victory (1 Peter 3:18-21) Enduring the Trails of Faith (Romans 4:13-25) The Cost of Discipleship (Philippians 2:5-11) Sacrifice Leads to Life (Hebrews 10:16-25) Rising to New Life (1 Corinthians 15:1-11) Richard Gribble, CSC, is a Catholic priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross. He has served at St. John Vianney in Goodyear, Arizona, and as the acting superior at Moreau Seminary at the University of Notre Dame. Father Gribble earned his Ph.D. from The Catholic University of America, and has also earned degrees from the United States Naval Academy, the University of Southern California, and the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. He is the author of several books and over 100 articles.
Book Synopsis Times of Refreshing by : E. Carver McGriff
Download or read book Times of Refreshing written by E. Carver McGriff and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the many years that McGriff served St. Luke's, his messages addressed people's everyday lives and never failed to touch their hearts in a meaningful way. Perhaps that is why this church experienced such growth in membership during his tenure. Indianapolis Business Journal How does he deliver, week after week, an interesting, appropriate message and never use notes? "I speak in stories," McGriff said in an interview. St. Luke's United Methodist Church grew to well over 4,000 members with a Sunday worship attendance averaging almost 2,000 under the leadership of E. Carver McGriff. His sermons were chosen in 1988 for national audio distribution. Sermon titles in this volume include: - Repentance: A New Relationship - Written On The Heart - The Sadness of God - Jesus: The Only Way To God? - On Not Being First
Book Synopsis The Power to Change by : Durwood L. Buchheim
Download or read book The Power to Change written by Durwood L. Buchheim and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christians today need to hear more about the possibility that we don't have to stay the way we are, writes Durwood L. Buchheim. "God is not finished with us or with our world. So, Christians can live hopefully, expectantly and boldly. There is power to change. The Lent-Easter texts point in that direction." The fifteen sermons in this book are based on First Lesson texts. Lenten season sermons are based on six Old Testament books. Except for Easter Sunday, Easter season sermons are based on the book of Acts. The sermons follow the Revised Common Lectionary. Christianity is about caring and sharing... We are the people of God's future. We are to be signs of hope to those around us. Under the power of God's great grace, we can begin to live that way now. -- from the Easter 2 sermon Durwood L. Buchheim is professor of preaching at Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa. He is a graduate of Wartburg College and Wartburg Seminary. He is a former Bishop of the Iowa District of the American Lutheran Church.
Book Synopsis Preaching Christ from Psalms by : Greidanus
Download or read book Preaching Christ from Psalms written by Greidanus and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2016 with total page 615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this final volume of his series on preaching Christ from the Old Testament, Sidney Greidanus offers expert guidance for busy pastors on preaching Christ from Psalms. Beginning with a general introduction on how pastors can interpret and preach from the biblical psalms -- and why they should -- Greidanus proceeds by discussing twenty-two psalms in the Revised Common Lectionary, Year A, supplying the building blocks necessary to preach from Psalms at Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, and other major days and seasons of the church year. In addition to laying out basic homiletical-theological approaches suitable for each selected psalm, these chapters also provide verse-by-verse exposition, bridges to Christ in the New Testament, and ideas for placing the psalmist's words into contemporary context.
Book Synopsis The Lord Is Risen He Is Risen Indeed! He Really Is by : Richard Sheffield
Download or read book The Lord Is Risen He Is Risen Indeed! He Really Is written by Richard Sheffield and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Sheffield's preaching is stimulating and unique. Whenever I am burdened or under pressure his pithy insights into the Gospel of our Lord refresh my spirit. They sometimes also sting my soul to pay attention to more significant things in life than preoccupying problems. He is also a courageous preacher when he says things we all think or doubt and dare not to express. He handles life's misgivings kindly and cleanly so that listening to him is a religious experience. This comes about because he came to the temple of religion through the corridors of commerce and knows the real world of his laymen. Under his gentle manner there is the fire of Peter, Thomas and St. Paul, all of whom also preached with integrity and conviction. Bryant Kirkland, Minister Emeritus Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York, New York At first glance the Easter title may seem out of place for a book half full of sermons for Lent. But Richard Sheffield argues and preaches that the sermon for Easter Day is really the sermon for every day in the life of a Christian. The Lord Is Risen is really the only sermon we have or need to have. How we live out our lives in response to that central fact of our faith fills the sermons in Lent, as well as Easter, with hope. Hope in the here-and-now as well as in the hereafter. Rev. Sheffield has little patience with those who would turn the good news about God into the bad news about us... and it shows. He writes: "Belief is more than just ascertaining the facts and figures of faith. Or figuring out the best way to keep God happy long enough to get into heaven. Belief is living life now certain of the love of God in Jesus Christ for you and me. Living life unafraid -- even of death itself." Richard L. Sheffield is senior pastor of Market Street Presbyterian Church, Lima, Ohio. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Chicago. He is a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry degree at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Book Synopsis Living Vertically by : John Neal Brittain
Download or read book Living Vertically written by John Neal Brittain and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the season of Lent and especially around Easter, many people think about the life and times of Jesus, thanks partly to the glut of biblical epics on television. But the truth is that many of us bracket the biblical narrative off from our everyday life. "If I had lived in Bible times... if I had seen the miracles..." We make the Thomas mistake of imagining that seeing is believing.... The Holy Spirit enables us -- no, it compels us -- to see as Jesus saw and do as Jesus did. Believing is seeing: the gift of the Holy Spirit allows us to really comprehend what is going on around us and understand the positive role God wants us to play. -- from Easter 2 sermon, "Believing Is Seeing" Through fascinating anecdotes and stories drawn from his experience as a campus minister, John Brittain applies the gospel readings from the Revised Common Lectionary to contemporary life. His powerful and insightful messages proclaim the good news in everyday situations -- they'll hold listeners' attention from beginning to end. Titles include: And Now the News (Luke 13:1-9) A Tale of Two Crosses (Luke 22:14--23:56) Believing Is Seeing (John 20:19-31) How Can They Do That? (John 14:23-29) Christo-centric or Ego-centric? (John 17:20-26) John N. Brittain is the Chaplain at the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. A magna cum laude graduate of Brown University, he has also earned degrees from Methodist Theological School in Delaware, Ohio (M.Div.) and St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore, Maryland (D.Min.). Brittain has worked with generations of young adults during 20+ years in campus ministry as well as on many mission projects in the urban U.S., Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Russia, and Africa. He is the author of The Backside Of God (CSS).
Book Synopsis Epiphany, Lent, and Easter by : Charles John Vaughan
Download or read book Epiphany, Lent, and Easter written by Charles John Vaughan and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
