Lectionary Preaching Workbook

Creating A Fresh Sermon Every Sunday That Speaks To The People In Your Pews Can Sometimes Seem Like An Overwhelming Challenge - But If You Have The All-New Edition Of Css' Acclaimed Lectionary Preaching Workbook At Your Fingertips You'Ll Never Feel That Way Again! With Penetrating Reflections On Cycle C Lectionary Passages And A Thorough Discussion Of Preaching Themes Plus A Rich Variety Of Supporting Illustrations This Comprehensive Volume Is The Perfect Starting Point For Your Weekly Homiletic Research. Carlos Wilton Combines A Scholar'S Deep Insight Into The Biblical Texts With A Pastor'S Practical Understanding Of How To Connect Them With Modern Life And His Astute Commentary Is Sure To Stimulate Your Thought Process And Provide Plenty Of Seeds For Developing Messages With Maximum Impact. A Handy Easy-To-Use Sermon Planning Template Is Also Included To Facilitate The Process Of Building Your Sermon. The Lectionary Preaching Workbook Is An Indispensable Tool That Helps You To Powerfully Proclaim God'S Word While Getting The Most Out Of Your Limited Preparation Time. Each Sunday'S Material Includes: * A Listing Of Applicable Revised Common Roman Catholic And Episcopal Lectionary Texts * A Theme For The Day * Commentary On The Old Testament New Testament And Gospel Lessons * Possible Preaching Approaches * A Pastoral Prayer * Numerous Illustrations To Flesh Out The Message Carlos E. Wilton Has Been The Pastor Since 1990 Of Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church In Point Pleasant Beach New Jersey. In Addition To His Parish Responsibilities Wilton Is Also An Adjunct Professor At New Brunswick Theological Seminary And A Member Of The Writing Team For The Online Preaching Resource The Immediate Word (Www.Sermonsuite.Com). He Previously Served As Assistant Dean And Director Of Admissions At The University Of Dubuque Theological Seminary. Wilton Is A Graduate Of Washington College (B.A.) Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div.) And The University Of St. Andrews Scotland (M.Phil. And Ph.D.).