Login / Signup

Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A

Hold down Ctrl (Windows) / Command (Mac) for multiple selections (scroll list to see all options)

Children's Activity

Commentary

Children's bulletin

Children's Liturgy and Story

Children's sermon

Children's Story

Devotional

Drama

Illustration

Emphasis Preaching Journal

This is a passage which... -- Matthew 10:40-42 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 1999
This is a passage which talks about "rewards," but clearly, not rewards as the world knows rewards.
There used to be a... -- Romans 6:12-23 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 1996
There used to be a cigarette advertisement that had the slogan: "I'd rather fight than switch." P
All we can do now... -- Romans 6:12-23 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 1996
"All we can do now is pray that she's paid her dues," the young man said.
Young runaway girls often find... -- Romans 6:12-23 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 1996
Young runaway girls often find themselves desperate for food and shelter -- and for love.
Being a slave to God... -- Romans 6:12-23 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 1996
Being a slave to God paints various pictures for different people.
Today there is a renewed... -- Romans 5:12-15 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 1996
Today there is a renewed interest in the subject of death. People like Dr.
Two neighbors were gabbing across... -- Romans 5:12-15 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 1996
Two neighbors were gabbing across the fence.
Whooping cough, measles, smallpox, polio... -- Romans 5:12-15 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 1996
Whooping cough, measles, smallpox, polio. All were dreaded diseases.
George Whitefield, friend of John... -- Romans 5:12-15 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 1996
George Whitefield, friend of John Wesley, had a brother who at one time had been a devout Christian,
The movie Chariots Of Fire... -- Matthew 10:40-42 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 1996
The movie Chariots Of Fire is based on the true lives of two Olympic runners and what makes them run
Some religious sects and some... -- Matthew 10:40-42 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 1996
Some religious sects and some telephone fund-raisers have a lot in common.
Sometimes we miss the picture... -- Matthew 10:40-42 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 1996
Sometimes we miss the picture of what Jesus meant when he spoke of giving a cup of cold water to a l
In his book, What's So... -- Matthew 10:40-42 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A
In his book, What's So Amazing About Grace? Philip Yancey retells a wonderful story about a h
In 1786, in his role... -- Matthew 10:40-42 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A
In 1786, in his role as plenipotentiary in Paris, Thomas Jefferson traveled to England to accompany
Warren heard the call to... -- Genesis 22:1-14 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A
Warren heard the call to follow God several years into his new career as an accountant.
In the early stages of... -- Genesis 22:1-14 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A
In the early stages of Army paratrooper training, soldiers take practice jumps from a tower, learn h
The pastor was traveling for... -- Genesis 22:1-14 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A
The pastor was traveling for a week and was going to park his car at one of the private parking lots
Many have placed their trust... -- Genesis 22:1-14 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A
Many have placed their trust in God, but some will point out that their trust did not keep them from
An admirer asked a very... -- Romans 6:12-23 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A
An admirer asked a very rich man how he had become such a successful person.
Paul calls the Roman Christians... -- Romans 6:12-23 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A
Paul calls the Roman Christians "slaves of righteousness." Would you go to a church that put that on
Joseph Campbell said, We have... -- Romans 6:12-23 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A
Joseph Campbell said, "We have to give up the life we know to receive the life we are being offered.
Paul reminds believers they are... -- Romans 6:12-23 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A
Paul reminds believers they are no longer under law, but rather grace.
Betty has done just about... -- Matthew 10:40-42 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A
Betty has done just about every thing there is to do in her church.
You might say that Dave... -- Matthew 10:40-42 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A
You might say that Dave came "kicking and screaming" to love people ... or at least begrudgingly.

The Immediate Word

Sacrifice And Service -- Genesis 22:1-14, Psalm 13, Romans 6:12-23, Matthew 10:40-42 -- Chris Ewing -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A
As modern preachers choke over the choice Abraham faced and the God who asked it of him, a not dissi

Intercession

Preaching

Sermon

Stories

Worship

UPCOMING WEEKS
In addition to the lectionary resources there are thousands of non-lectionary, scripture based resources...
Easter 2
20 – Sermons
170+ – Illustrations / Stories
26 – Children's Sermons / Resources
24 – Worship Resources
20 – Commentary / Exegesis
4 – Pastor's Devotions
and more...
Easter 3
34 – Sermons
160+ – Illustrations / Stories
32 – Children's Sermons / Resources
26 – Worship Resources
31 – Commentary / Exegesis
4 – Pastor's Devotions
and more...
Easter 4
30 – Sermons
160+ – Illustrations / Stories
33 – Children's Sermons / Resources
24 – Worship Resources
33 – Commentary / Exegesis
4 – Pastor's Devotions
and more...
Plus thousands of non-lectionary, scripture based resources...

New & Featured This Week

CSSPlus

John Jamison
Object: An orange and a lemon that are about the same size and shape, a knife, a cutting board, orange and yellow paint, and some paper towels. Prepare the fruit by painting the lemon orange, and the orange, yellow. The more alike they look, the better.

* * *

Hello, everyone! (Let them respond.) Are you ready for our story today? (Let them respond.) Excellent! Let’s get started!

The Immediate Word

Mary Austin
Dean Feldmeyer
Christopher Keating
Thomas Willadsen
George Reed
Katy Stenta
For May 11, 2025:

Emphasis Preaching Journal

Wayne Brouwer
Tinkerbell is the delightful sprite in Peter Pan who drifts between the world of senses and the world of magic. She sprinkles “fairy dust” to make children fly; she sparkles around Peter Pan as a comrade adventurer.

Once, in one episode of a televised version of Peter Pan, Tin­kerbell ingested some poison. There was nothing to be seen of her, tiny thing that she was, other than the brightness of her little light. But with the poison, her light began to fade. Before our very eyes she grew dimmer, pulsing with a weakening glow.
Mark Ellingsen
Bill Thomas
Frank Ramirez
Bonnie Bates
Acts 9:36-43
Cryonics is an interesting and, if I’m honest, disturbing practice. You might be wondering, what is cryonics? The aim of cryonics, according to Dennis Kowalski, the president of the Cryonics Institute in Michigan, is to “keep bodies in a stable, preserved state until the necessary medical technology arrives.” As of June 1, 2024, there were about five hundred people who have tried to keep themselves preserved for future medical advances to revive.

StoryShare

Peter Andrew Smith
“Hello, Peter. Come on in to the office,” Pastor Carl held open the door for him. “Oh, don’t worry about your shoes.”

“They’re muddy and I really should take them off,” Peter said. “Besides if I don’t, I’ll be hearing my mother’s voice telling me to take them off before coming into your office.”

Pastor Carl smiled. “Fair enough.”

After a few moment, Peter took the offered seat across from Pastor Carl.

“So how are you finding our church?” Pastor Carl asked. “I know you mentioned we’re a bit more casual and smaller than you are used to.”

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:


Jesus said that he gives eternal life to those who follow him. As we worship God today, let us believe in his words so that we too may enjoy the Life that he offers.



Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes we leave you out of our lives.
Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we are disappointed because you don't answer prayers in the way that we wish.
Christ, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we refuse to believe that you still act in our lives today.

SermonStudio

David E. Leininger
Women have always been uniquely important in the life of the church, whether or not men want to admit it. It started with Mary. Women were accorded special status during Jesus' ministry; in fact, it was probably women who were major financial supporters of the itinerant rabbi and his friends. Women were the first witnesses to the resurrection. This is not a feminist statement but a factual statement: from the first day to this day, if it were not for the women, there would be no church. It is that simple.

Donald Charles Lacy
History shows that people are invariably looking for Messiahs or Christs. There is that special person who is to come among them and, in a sense, do for them what they cannot do for themselves. Even for years after our Lord arose from the dead and ascended -- yes, and still at this moment -- people are looking.

Henry F. Woodruff
Now you can't even trust the police. When I was a child growing up in Texas, everyone knew how to spot the police cars: they were big old Ford Crown Victorias, painted black with white doors, sporting black wall tires with little moon hubcaps -- or, if they really wanted to be sneaky and fool you, they were big old Ford Crown Victorias painted gray, with whip antennas and license plates that read "City" on them. You could bet the farm on it. Now all that has changed. Police cars are all different makes and models and colors.
Clyde W. Wentzell
1. O my Good Shepherd, O Lord of my soul,
Keep me forever beneath your control.
In right paths lead me for your name’s sake.
All the best choices, Lord, help me to make.

2. When through dark valleys my walk is severe,
Keep me from evil, Lord, ever be near.
Your rod and staff, my discipline be,
O my Good Shepherd, keep watch over me.

3. You spread a table of bountiful store.
Rich are your mercies and love evermore.
Oil on the head, anointing most pure,
Flows in abundance as your love is sure.

Special Occasion

Wildcard SSL