Login / Signup

SermonStudio

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

Adult study

African-American History

Bible Study

Biblical Studies

Biblical Study

Candlelighting service

Children's program

Children's Resources

Children's sermon

Christian

Christian Faith

Christian Life

Church Anniversary

Church Growth

Church Leaders

Church Programs

Death

Devotional

Drama

Easter

Faith Development

Fellowship

Funeral

Gathering Prayer

Healing

Home Blessing

Humor

Illustration

Inspirational

Intercession

Lent/Easter

Liturgy

Marriage Ceremony

Meditations

Memorial

Men's Day

Monologues

Mother's Day

Observance

Pageant

Pastoral Resources

Poems

Prayer

Preaching

SermonStudio

Proper 23 -- Exodus 32:1-14, Philippians 4:1-9, Matthew 22:1-14 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Exodus 32:1-14 (C)
Preaching From Matthew's Gospel -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1992
1. Matthew is Featured in series A of the New Lectionary.
Reformation Sunday -- Jeremiah 31:31-34, Romans 3:19-28, John 8:31-36 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Reformation Sunday - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Jeremiah 31:31-34The promise of a new covenant.
Proper 10 -- Genesis 25:19-34, Romans 8:1-11, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Genesis 25:19-34 (C)
Proper 24 -- Exodus 33:12-23, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Matthew 22:15-22 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Exodus 33:12-23 (C)
Easter Day -- Acts 10:34-43, Colossians 3:1-4, John 20:1-18, Acts 10:34-43 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Easter Day - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Acts 10:34-43 (C, E, L); Acts 10:34, 37-43 (RC)
Proper 11 -- Genesis 28:10-19a, Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Genesis 28:1O-19a (C)
Proper 25 -- Deuteronomy 34:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Matthew 22:34-46 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 (C)
Sunday Of The Passion -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 27:11-54, Matthew 26:14--27:66 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Passion Sunday - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Isaiah 50:4-9a (C, L); Isaiah 50:4-7 (RC)
The Advent Season -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1992
The Meaning Of Advent
Proper 26 -- Joshua 3:7-17, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 26 | Ordinary Time 31 - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Joshua 3:7-17 (C)
The Transfiguration Of Our Lord -- Exodus 24:12-18, Matthew 17:1-9 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Exodus 24:12-18 (C); Exodus 24:12, 15-18 (L); Exodus 24:12 (13-14) 15-18 (E)
All Saints' Sunday -- Revelation 7:9-17, 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12 -- John R. Brokhoff -- All Saints Day - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Revelation 7:9-17 (C); Revelation 7:2-4, 9-12 (RC)
Proper 27 -- Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 (C)
Preaching the Miracles of Jesus -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1992
Despite our scientific and technological generation, we live in an age of miracles.
The Baptism Of Our Lord -- Isaiah 42:1-9, Acts 10:34-43, Matthew 3:13-17 -- John R. Brokhoff -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Isaiah 42:1-9 (C, E); Isaiah 42:1-7 (L); Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 (RC)
Proper 28 -- Judges 4:1-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Judges 4:1-7 (C)
When No Is No Answer -- Matthew 15:21-28 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 15 | Ordinary Time 20 - A -- 1992
Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon.
When No Is No Answer The Miracle Of A Woman's Faith -- Matthew 15:21-28 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 15 | Ordinary Time 20 - A -- 1992
Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon.
Before Preaching From The Lectionary -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1992
What Is A Lectionary?
27th Sunday After Pentecost -- Jeremiah 26:1-6, Matthew 24:1-14 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Jeremiah 26:1-6
The Infinite Becomes An Infant The Miracle Of The Nativity -- Matthew 1:18-25 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - A -- 1992
Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way.
Christ The King -- Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24, Ephesians 1:15-23, Matthew 25:31-46 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 (C); Ezekiel 34:11-17 (E); Ezekiel 34:1-16, 23-24 (L); Ezekiel
Second Sunday After Christmas -- Jeremiah 31:7-14, Ephesians 1:3-14, John 1:(1-9) 10-18 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Second Sunday after Christmas - A -- 1992
Lesson 1: Jeremiah 31:7-14 (C, E)
Sight And Insight -- John 9:1-41 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - A -- 1992
As he passed by, he saw a man blind from his birth.

Sacrament

Self Help

Sermon

SermonStudio

The Introduction: Our Father In Heaven -- Isaiah 63:8-16, Matthew 6:5-8 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Lord's Prayer -- The Introduction
Eternal Love -- 1 Corinthians 13 -- Derl G. Keefer, Cheryl Rohret -- 2000
Paul, the Apostle, once wrote a letter to his Christian friends in Corinth about the nature of true
When God Does A New Thing -- Isaiah 43:16-21 -- Carlyle Fielding Stewart, III -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - C -- 2000
The woman whose heart is broken because her husband cheated on her cannot get past that experience a
Good Guys And Bad Guys -- Luke 18:9-14 -- John E. Berger -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - C -- 2000
Today's sermon begins with this little one-person drama.
Why Do People Suffer? -- Mark 15:33-39 -- David O. Bales -- 2000
Susan Ingraham was late for worship, but no one could tell she was hurrying -- regular, sharp gait,
And Now The News -- Luke 13:1-9 -- John N. Brittain -- Third Sunday in Lent - C -- 2000
I know that they didn't have CNN or Walkmen back in Jesus' day, but if they had, they would have bee
Names -- Matthew 1:21 -- Daniel J. Weitner -- 2000
One day in the middle of spring a few years ago, one of our
What Is Faith? -- Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 -- Kirk R. Webster -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - C -- 2000
Have you ever had to take a big risk, not knowing what the outcome would be?
The First Petition: Hallowed Be Thy Name -- Psalm 103:1-14 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Lord's Prayer -- The First Petition
Building A Marriage -- 1 Corinthians 13 -- Derl G. Keefer, Cheryl Rohret -- 2000
(for a couple fixing up a house)
A Blood That Passes Over -- Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14 -- Carlyle Fielding Stewart, III -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 2000
In our lesson the Lord gives precise instructions to Moses and Aaron on the content and preparation
Sorry Enough To Quit -- Luke 19:1-10 -- John E. Berger -- Proper 26 | Ordinary Time 31 - C -- 2000
Zacchaeus has been a favorite Bible character. His short height seemed cute.
A Messenger Of Promise -- Malachi 3:1-4 -- Harry N. Huxhold -- Second Sunday of Advent - C -- 2000
A journal titled The Religion and Society Report once editorialized that people are tempted to treat
Where Am I? -- Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 -- John N. Brittain -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - C -- 2000
I suppose we are all a little bit nervous about the prospect of a sermon on a Bible story as familia
A Parable -- Galatians 4:4-5 -- Daniel J. Weitner -- 2000
A certain man went to a builder of boats in order to have a
No Pain, No Gain -- Hebrews 11:29--12:2 -- Kirk R. Webster -- Proper 15 | Ordinary Time 20 - C -- 2000
In his colorful commentary on Hebrews, Thomas Long paints a picture of the historical setting surrou
The Second Petition: Thy Kingdom Come -- 1 Samuel 8:1-9, Colossians 1:9-14 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Lord's Prayer -- The Second Petition
Deciding To Love -- 1 Corinthians 13 -- Derl G. Keefer, Cheryl Rohret -- 2000
(for a marriage after divorce)
Sustaining The Weary With A Word -- Isaiah 50:4-9a -- Carlyle Fielding Stewart, III -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2000
Those who are beleagured can be strengthened by the prophet, for his words sustain and encourage the
God, The Ultimate Professional -- Luke 20:27-38 -- John E. Berger -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 2000
Here is a true story about a strange funeral service.
A Song Of Promise -- Zephaniah 3:14-20 -- Harry N. Huxhold -- Third Sunday of Advent - C -- 2000
In 1967 Shastokovitch, the Russian composer, wrote a symphony titled October.
The Better Part -- John 12:1-8 -- John N. Brittain -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - C -- 2000
Some of the most impressive people I have ever met are missionaries.
Why Is This Night Different? -- Exodus 12:26 -- Daniel J. Weitner -- 2000
It is 9:30. It is nighttime, Christmas Eve. There is a cold
What Is Worship? -- Hebrews 12:18-29 -- Kirk R. Webster -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - C -- 2000
It's a typical Sunday morning at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church in Orlando, Florida.
The Third Petition: Thy Will Be Done -- Psalm 115:1-18, 1 Timothy 2:1-4 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Lord's Prayer -- The Third Petition

Spirituality

Stories

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Prayer

Unison Prayer

Wedding Vow

Women's Day

Worship

SermonStudio

In You, O God, I Take Refuge -- Psalm 71:1-16 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- 1992
Suggestions:
Peace Be Within You -- Psalm 122 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- First Sunday of Advent - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use as an anthem.2 readers - father and sonKey:
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT -- Genesis 12:1-4a, Psalm 121, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17, John 3:1-17 -- B. David Hostetter -- Second Sunday in Lent - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIP
Liturgical Year -- Kenneth R. Burcham -- 1992
Opening Activities1. Prayer2. "Alleluia" (chorus)
Crossing The Red Sea (Or, The Sea Of Reeds) -- Exodus 14:19-31 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use as an anthem.4 readers - 2 men, 2 womenKey:
PROPER 5 -- Genesis 12:1-9, Romans 4:13-25, Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 -- B. David Hostetter -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIPLet us trust in God's true love, rejoicing that we have been set free.
God, You Are My Help And Deliverer -- Psalm 70 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- 1992
Suggestions:
Let Your Steadfast Love And Your Faithfulness Keep Me Safe Forever -- Psalm 40:1-11 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use before the pastoral prayer.4 readers - womenKey:
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT -- Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 95, Romans 5:1-11, John 4:5-42 -- B. David Hostetter -- Third Sunday in Lent - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIP
Dividing The Church -- Kenneth R. Burcham -- 1992
Opening Activities1. Prayer
Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard -- Matthew 20:1-16 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use as an anthem.5 readers - 1 woman, 2 mature men, 2 younger men
PROPER 6 -- Genesis 18:1-15 (21:1-7), Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19, Romans 5:1-8 -- B. David Hostetter -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIP
I Will Pay My Vows To The Lord -- Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Maundy Thursday - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use as a call to worship.
The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation -- Psalm 27:1, 4-9 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use before the pastoral prayer.2 readers - a mature couple
FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT -- 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41 -- B. David Hostetter -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIP
Tools Of Worship -- Kenneth R. Burcham -- 1992
Opening Activities1. Prayer2. Sing "The Church's One Foundation"
Living Humbly -- Philippians 2:1-13 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.3 readers - adults
PROPER 7 -- Genesis 21:8-21, Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39 -- B. David Hostetter -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIP
My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? -- Psalm 22 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Good Friday - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use as an anthem.
What Does The Lord Require Of You? -- Micah 6:1-8 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Read as an anthem.4 readers - 2 men and 2 womenKey:
FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT -- Ezekiel 37:1-14, Psalm 130, Romans 8:6-11, John 11:1-45 -- B. David Hostetter -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIP
Hymns And Worship -- Kenneth R. Burcham -- 1992
Opening Activities1. Prayer
The Ten Commandments -- Exodus 20:1-20 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use as an anthem.
PROPER 8 -- Genesis 22:1-14, Psalm 13, Romans 6:12-23, Matthew 10:40-42 -- B. David Hostetter -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 1992
CALL TO WORSHIPRejoice in your salvation. Sing to God who has dealt bountifully with us.
The Holy way -- Isaiah 35:1-10 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Third Sunday of Advent - A -- 1992
Suggestions:Use as a call to worship.6 readers - women of various ages

Worship Service

Youth Resources

UPCOMING WEEKS
In addition to the lectionary resources there are thousands of non-lectionary, scripture based resources...
Proper 23 | OT 28 | Pentecost 18
30 – Sermons
160+ – Illustrations / Stories
30 – Children's Sermons / Resources
29 – Worship Resources
34 – Commentary / Exegesis
4 – Pastor's Devotions
and more...
Proper 24 | OT 29 | Pentecost 19
29 – Sermons
160+ – Illustrations / Stories
27 – Children's Sermons / Resources
20 – Worship Resources
29 – Commentary / Exegesis
4 – Pastor's Devotions
and more...
Proper 25 | OT 30 | Pentecost 20
34 – Sermons
160+ – Illustrations / Stories
32 – Children's Sermons / Resources
26 – Worship Resources
31 – Commentary / Exegesis
4 – Pastor's Devotions
and more...
Plus thousands of non-lectionary, scripture based resources...

New & Featured This Week

The Immediate Word

Katy Stenta
Mary Austin
Dean Feldmeyer
Tom Willadsen
Nazish Naseem
George Reed
Christopher Keating
For October 26, 2025:

Emphasis Preaching Journal

David Kalas
I am a scoreboard watcher. I follow a lot more games than I actually watch, but since technology makes it easy to check scores on a moment’s whim, I watch a lot of scoreboards of teams and games that I am at least mildly interested in. And as I check those scores, I find myself having immediate reactions: “Great!” “Oh, that's too bad.” “Excellent!” “Nuts.” And in the midst of that sports-fan roller coaster, I must continually remind myself that not all scores are final.
Bill Thomas
Mark Ellingsen
Frank Ramirez
Joel 2:22-32
Martin Luther sings the praises of God’s love revealed in this lesson. He wrote:

The love of God which lives in man loves sinners, evil persons, fools and weaklings in order to make them righteous, good, wise, and strong. Rather than seeking its own good, the love of God flows forth and bestows good. (Luther’s Works, Vol. 31, p.57)

John Wesley nicely summarizes the Spirit’s role in fighting the lure of our old sinful habits:

CSSPlus

John Jamison
Object: This message is a role-play story. You will need two children to play the roles of the Pharisee and the tax collector. I usually ask two children if they will help me as they are all coming forward for the message, but you may select them however you choose.

* * *

StoryShare

John E. Sumwalt
Trouble and anguish have overtaken me, but your commandments are my delight.
Your statutes are always righteous; give me understanding that I may live. (vv. 143-144)

When I was an associate pastor in Janesville, Wisconsin one of my responsibilities was to give a lecture on spirituality once a month at a drug treatment facility. The students who attended were persons who had been convicted of drunk driving and were required to attend the class as a condition of their sentence. Attendance was always good.

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

We all dislike people who blow their own trumpets, although sometimes we may be in awe of them. Jesus too deplored such behaviour and was never in awe of those who practised it. In our worship today let us open ourselves to Jesus, allowing him to see what is in our hearts.



Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes we allow other people's behaviour to intimidate us.
Lord, have mercy.
Jesus, sometimes we refuse to reach our own fullest potential because we are afraid.

SermonStudio

Schuyler Rhodes
Every morning when sleep leaves and waking comes there is cause for praising God. Caught up, as we are, in the currents and eddies of our lives, this is easy to forget. This wonderful psalm is a reminder. God's bounty and abundance spill into our lives like waters over a causeway. God's delight in creation explodes in a million different colors. In every moment there is reason to give God praise.
Robert R. Kopp
When I was a little boy growing up in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania's First Presbyterian Church, one of those Christian chalk artists with black light, neon colors, and black felt canvas who made pictures of Jesus look like those Elvis portraits for sale on the side of the road at the beach showed up as entertainment for a Sunday evening potluck dinner.
John E. Berger
Today's sermon begins with this little one-person drama.
Mark Ellingson
Have you ever felt that you were absolutely at the end of your rope, left without hope? Sometime during the years of 539 B.C. to 331 B.C. that is the way the people of Judah felt. It seems that their land had been ravaged by a plague of locusts which had had catastrophic consequences.

Once a harvest has been destroyed, you cannot repair it. If a building has burned to the ground, you cannot repair it. In those instances you need to start from scratch with a fresh start.

Special Occasion

Wildcard SSL