Login / Signup

CSSPlus

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

Children's Activity

CSSPlus

Suffering for Jesus -- Luke 6:17-26 -- Epiphany 6 | Ordinary Time 6 - C
Teachers or Parents: We are blessed to be living in a nation
Producing good fruit -- John 15:1-8 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - B
Teachers or Parents: In the Biblical sense, producing fruit means
"The reason for the season" -- Matthew 2:1-12 -- Epiphany of the Lord - C
Teachers or Parents: It is true that much of the world
Prophet Jesus -- John 6:1-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B
Teachers or Parents: Jesus fed the people and healed them
One in ten -- Luke 17:11-19 -- Thanksgiving Day - A
Teachers or Parents: Give thanks by giving. Adopt a special
The baptism of Jesus -- Mark 1:4-11 -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - B
Materials Stiff brown paper or construction paper Black or brown yarn
Apples and ideas -- Matthew 25:14-30 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - A
Materials 1 cup ground cinnamon 1 cup applesauce
More valuable than sparrows -- Matthew 10:24-33 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - A
Parents and Teachers: Jesus tells his disciples how valuable
An important meal -- John 21:1-19 -- Third Sunday of Easter - C
Teachers: Today we have another story of Jesus appearing to his friends after the resurrection.
Weak and strong -- Matthew 4:1-11 -- First Sunday in Lent - A
It is time for the season of Lent.
Be prepared -- Mark 13:1-8 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - B
Teachers: When using this text, include verse 9 which informs
The importance of being grateful -- Luke 17:11-19 -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - C
Materials:
Familiarity breeds contempt -- Mark 6:1-13 -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - B
Teachers or Parents: What Jesus has done for all of us is
"The truth sets us free" -- John 8:31-36 -- Reformation Sunday - A
Teachers or Parents: Both Gospel texts above speak to the
Gabriel -- God's messenger -- Luke 1:26-38 -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - B
Teachers or Parents: Angels are big right now -- especially
Welcome! -- Matthew 10:40-42 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A
Teachers or Parents: The ministry of welcome is often
Bread from heaven -- John 6:25-35 -- Thanksgiving Day - C
Teachers or Parents: Ask the children why Jesus calls himself
Transfigured! -- Mark 9:2-9 -- Transfiguration Sunday - B
Materials Waxed paper Old crayons Scissors An iron A thin towel
My Lent promise -- Mark 8:31-38 -- Second Sunday in Lent - B
Teachers: The gospel lesson tells us that the cross is
Living Water -- John 4:5-42 -- Third Sunday in Lent - A
Teachers: For this project you will need styrofoam cups (one
Jesus, the patient teacher -- Luke 20:27-38 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C
Today we have another example of the kind of teacher Jesus was. He was patient.
Magnify his holy name! -- Luke 1:46b-55
Teachers or Parents: As we celebrate this special Sunday
"Hang on!" -- Luke 21:5-19 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
Teachers or Parents: It is not always easy to be a
Chosen -- Matthew 9:9-13
Teachers or Parents: Jesus' choice of disciples would most
Harvest time -- Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 -- First Sunday after Christmas Day - C
Teachers or Parents: The kingdom of God is ready for harvest -

Children's sermon

CSSPlus

Great Things from Small Offerings -- Matthew 14:13-21 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - A -- 2014
The Point: Jesus wants us to work together to spread the kingdom of God.
Good News Banners -- Mark 1:1-8 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Second Sunday of Advent - B -- 2014
Good News BannersObject: a church banner
Jesus Helps -- Matthew 14:22-33 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - A -- 2014
The Point: Jesus is God's Son.
A Witness for Jesus -- John 1:6-8, 19-28 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Third Sunday of Advent - B -- 2014
Object: a driver's license (or other form of ID)
Faith in Jesus -- Matthew 15:21-28 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 15 | Ordinary Time 20 - A -- 2014
The Point: put your faith in the right place
A Servant of the Lord -- Luke 1:26-38 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - B -- 2014
The Point: We are to be servants of Jesus.
God's Son -- Matthew 16:13-20 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A -- 2014
The Point: Jesus wants us to understand who he is and why he came to earth.
What the Heart Knows -- Luke 24:13-35 -- Anna Shirey -- Third Sunday of Easter - A -- 2014
First Thoughts
An Angel of Christmas -- Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 2014
Object: a treetop angel
Jesus' Team -- Matthew 16:21-28 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - A -- 2014
The Point: Jesus wants us to follow him and not just say we believe.
The Source of Living Water -- John 4:5-42 -- Anna Shirey -- Third Sunday in Lent - A -- 2014
First Thoughts
Sharing the Good News of Christmas -- Luke 2:22-40 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- First Sunday after Christmas Day - B -- 2014
Object: a Christmas card with a message of Jesus as Savior
Fix by Forgiving -- Matthew 18:21-35 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - A -- 2014
The Point: We forgive because Jesus forgives us.
The Bravery of Sight -- John 9:1-41 -- Anna Shirey -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - A -- 2014
First Thoughts
Jesus Came to Save -- John 1:(1-9) 10-18 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Second Sunday after Christmas - B -- 2014
The Point: The law reveals that we need a Savior.
Actions Reflect Our Words -- Matthew 21:23-32 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 2014
The Point: Words alone are not enough. Action is needed.
Let Your Light Shine -- Matthew 5:13-20 -- Anna Shirey -- Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A -- 2014
First Thoughts
The Good News of Jesus for All -- Matthew 2:1-12 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Epiphany of the Lord - B -- 2014
The Point: Jesus came with the message of salvation to all people.
Child of God -- Mark 1:4-11 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - B -- 2014
The Point: As we turn to God, he claims us as his children.
God's Family -- Matthew 21:33-46 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - A -- 2014
The Point: As children of God we are to tell others about Jesus' love and salvation.
Our Laser Beam Lives -- Matthew 5:21-37 -- Anna Shirey -- Epiphany 6 | Ordinary Time 6 - A -- 2014
First Thoughts
Follow the One Who Knows Us -- Jesus -- John 1:43-51 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - B -- 2014
The Point: Jesus knows all about us so follow him.
You Are Invited! -- Matthew 22:1-14 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - A -- 2014
The Point: Jesus asks us to join God's family and how we respond is important.
Surprising Kindness -- Matthew 5:38-48 -- Anna Shirey -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - A -- 2014
First Thoughts
Kingdom Fishing -- Mark 1:14-20 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - B -- 2014
The Point: Jesus calls us to be fishers of people for the kingdom of God.

Sermon

UPCOMING WEEKS
In addition to the lectionary resources there are thousands of non-lectionary, scripture based resources...
Proper 28 | OT 33 | Pentecost 23
30 – Sermons
160+ – Illustrations / Stories
30 – Children's Sermons / Resources
29 – Worship Resources
34 – Commentary / Exegesis
4 – Pastor's Devotions
and more...
Christ the King Sunday
29 – Sermons
160+ – Illustrations / Stories
27 – Children's Sermons / Resources
20 – Worship Resources
29 – Commentary / Exegesis
4 – Pastor's Devotions
and more...
Thanksgiving
34 – Sermons
80+ – Illustrations / Stories
24 – Children's Sermons / Resources
20 – Worship Resources
24 – Commentary / Exegesis
4 – Pastor's Devotions
and more...
Plus thousands of non-lectionary, scripture based resources...

New & Featured This Week

The Immediate Word

Mary Austin
Christopher Keating
Dean Feldmeyer
Thomas Willadsen
George Reed
Katy Stenta
Nazish Naseem
For November 16, 2025:

Emphasis Preaching Journal

David Coffin
Another natural disaster has flattened a number of coastal communities. Despite the weather and major television station warnings, and government disaster preparations, the dystopian destruction nightmare of Luke 21 has decimated another community. Also, it is reasonable to believe that this is not the last year for hurricanes, Tsunami’s, wildfires, mudslides and tornados. They will occur again. However, as weary citizens are interviewed in one group of people with the background of homes in rubble and streets still draining flood waters, they will not leave. This is their home.
Mark Ellingsen
Bill Thomas
Frank Ramirez

Isaiah 65:17-25 and Isaiah 12

StoryShare

John E. Sumwalt
“The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, and dust will be the serpent’s food. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain,” says the LORD. (v. 25)

A week after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, country singer Toby Keith — who died Feb. 5, 2024 — wrote a patriotic ballad titled “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue.” It was filled with populist fighting rhetoric that matched the mood of a nation shaken by the shocking death and destruction of that day.

CSSPlus

John Jamison
Object: A blood pressure monitor. It is actually called a sphygmomanometer, and is pronounced “sfig·mow·muh·naa’·muh·tr”.

* * *

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Prayers usually include these concerns and may follow this sequence:

The Church of Christ

Creation, human society, the Sovereign and those in authority

The local community

Those who suffer

The communion of saints


These responses may be used:


Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer
Lord, hear us.
Lord, graciously hear us.

SermonStudio

Stephen P. McCutchan
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
-- Isaiah 12:3

John W. Clarke
No reading of Luke is complete without coming to realize that Luke is concerned that the world understands that Jesus is the hope of the world and that any teaching that leads away from that fact is a false teaching. No matter what, no matter when, Jesus will be there to give us life.

Scott Suskovic
Whoever does not work should not eat!
-- 2 Thessalonians 3:10 (NLT)

Wow! Kind of takes your breath away, doesn't it? Not a lot of ambiguity in that rule. "You don't work, you don't eat." For a religion based on grace, it seems a bit unyielding.

Mark Ellingson
Freedom is such a lovely word, a compelling image. What is freedom? How would you define it? What does it mean to you? Webster's New World Dictionary defines freedom as being exempt from control or from arbitrary restrictions. Freedom is said to be the ability to choose or determine one's own actions.

Special Occasion

Wildcard SSL