Sermon and Worship Resources

Synonyms: psalter, sacred song, hymn, song of praise, religious song, anthem, carol, chant, plainsong, canticle, antiphon, introit, prayer

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1. Candlelight Service

John 1:1-18

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Brett Blair

... everyone who heard it was astonished at what the shepherds said to them. As for Mary, she treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds went back glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as they had been told. Anthem (Chancel Choir) "Behold the King of Glory" SIXTH LESSON - John 1:1-5, 9-14 In the beginning was the Word: The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things came into being, not one thing ...

2. A Service Of Light

John 1:1-18

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J. B. Quisenberry

... fills it, the world and those who dwell in it! P: Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing for joy together before the Lord, who comes to judge the earth. The Lord will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity. (Psalm 98) Anthem "Love Came Down At Christmas" The Pageant Reader 1: Luke 2:1-7 (MARY and JOSEPH enter from the back of the sanctuary and proceed to the manger set up in front.) And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus ...

3. Advent 1

Mark 13:1-31, Mark 13:32-37

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David M. Oliver

... us also to prepare for your coming by waiting upon you and listening for you with eagerness and joy. Make this season truly holy for us. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Prayer Song "Emmanuel, Emmanuel" Morning Prayer and the Lord's Prayer Anthem "Soon and Very Soon" Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 64:1-9 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Amen. Gospel Lesson: Matthew 1:18-25 Leader: This is the Gospel of our Lord. People: Praise be to you, Lord Jesus Christ ...

4. Fourth Sunday In Advent - Joy!

Luke 1:46-56, Luke 1:39-45

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David M. Oliver

... the fourth Advent candle as a symbol of joy. People: Thanks be to God! (Leader lights four candles.) HYMNS "Angels We Have Heard on High" "There's a Song in the Air" "Angels from the Realms of Glory" CHILDREN'S MESSAGE GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERING OFFERTORY ANTHEM "The Manger Medley" PRAYER OF CONFESSION Gracious and forgiving God, in this Advent Season we are called upon to set aside time to worship you and make new commitments. We need to take time to turn from our sin, reflect on your gifts to us, and ...

5. First Sunday In Christmastide

John 15:1-17

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David M. Oliver

... , that the fruit of our labors may bring glory to you. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.[2] PRAYER SONGS "Create in Me a Clean Heart" Author Unknown "Change My Heart, O God" Eddie Espinoza "Purify My Heart" Jeff Nelson MORNING PRAYER and LORD'S PRAYER ANTHEM GOSPEL LESSON: John 15:1-11 Leader: This is the Gospel of our Lord. People: Praise be to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. HYMN "O Christmas Tree" MORNING MESSAGE "Remaining Ever-Green" HYMN "I Need Thee Every Hour" BLESSING Let us go forth to be ever ...

6. Worship to Welcome the Prince of Peace

Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

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David M. Oliver

... us where we are and lead us to the place you want us to be. We offer our prayer in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Anthem "Christmas Is a Time To Sing" First Gospel Lesson: Matthew 2:1-12 Leader: God always blesses the reading of the Word. People: Lord, open our ... Christ. Amen. Sermon "Chaning the 'Too Much Syndrome'" Hymn "Joy to the World"Isaac Watts Giving of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Anthem "O Holy Night" arr. W.E. Mercer Holy Communion Lighting of the Candles For safety's sake never tip a lighted ...

7. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

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Robert G. McCreight

... power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me. Choral Anthem: "The Race That Long In Darkness Pined" (verses 1, 2, and 5) Narrator: At last the time had come for the fullness of God to be ... praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!" Choral Anthem: "In Silent Night" Narrator: The heavens declared the glory of God that night while God's newborn son slept quietly on ...

8. Prayer

Luke 2:8-20

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Stephen Brown

... on the hills. Bottom dwellers on the social ladder. Smelly and poor… lonely and forgotten. Not sitting in the pew or standing at the communion rail. Good News is coming. Strange how you bring it. Good News is announced by Angels singing in the night. Celestial anthems of peace and joy. Sung to earth to those who will listen. Not heard in glass houses or celebrated in stone cathedrals. Good News is coming. Strange how you bring it. Good News travels on a donkey in the bosom of a teenage mother. Accompanied ...

9. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

John 6:25-59

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Wayne H. Keller

... rest in the forgiveness of, acceptance by, confidence in Jesus, the Bread of Life? The New Testament shouts a resounding "Yes!" MUSIC Music for Preparation "A Psalm Prelude," Howells. Hymn of Adoration "We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer, Creator" (used last week also). Response to the Scripture (Adult choir) "Anthem of Unity" Hymn of Commitment "Eternal God, Whose Power Upholds" Response to the Benediction "Lillies of the Field" Music for Dismissal "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name"

10. Easter 5

John 14:1-4, John 14:5-14

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RobertT D. Ingram

... careful how "Dead End" signs are placed. You do not want to put them in places that infer some of the other religious symbols in the sanctuary are dead ends. For example do not attach them to the pulpit, the choir loft, the baptismal font, and so on. Anthems and Special Music Alleluia for a Festival Christ Goes Before I Am Jesus' Little Lamb I Received the Living God Jesus, My Lord and My God Peace I Leave With You Peace I Leave With You Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled Organ and Other Keyboard Music Christ ...

11. Called out of Death

John 11:17-37

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RobertT D. Ingram

... the funeral display into an explosion of color that is shaped into several grand bouquets that celebrate life. At the conclusion of the service, these bouquets that proclaim Jesus' victory over death can be given to worshipers who have lost loved ones in the last year. Anthems and Special Music (John 11:32-44) A Cluster of Canons The Raising of Lazarus (Matthew 5:1-12) Blest Are They For the Feast of All Saints Long Ago and Far Away Rejoice in God's Saints The Beatitudes -- J. Bender The Beatitudes -- P ...

12. Ascension Day

Luke 24:44-53

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RobertT D. Ingram

... of Christ so that the whole community hears the congregation's witness. Visuals Recruit someone in the congregation to prepare a bulletin cover sketch or a banner depicting the cross sitting or based on the words, "the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled." Anthems and Special Music Go Ye Into All the World Go Ye Into All the World Lo, I Am With You Always Organ and Other Keyboard Music A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name Crown Him with Many Crowns

13. Ash Wednesday

Matthew 6:19-24, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:1-4

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RobertT D. Ingram

... lessons in today's gospel reading. This person can use a door, a trumpet, and a wash basin, pitcher and towel to lift up each of the three parts of the gospel lesson. Flowers can be used to add color and beauty to the arrangement. Anthems and Special Music Be Thou My Vision -- R. Hunter -- SATB w/keyboard -- HIN Have No Fear Little Flock -- R. Johnson -- SATB w/organ -- AF Treasures -- R. Jorodahl -- SATB w/opt. keyboard -- NAK Treasures in Heaven -- J. Clokey -- SATB w/keyboard, soprano solo -- SB Organ ...

14. Ash Wednesday

Mark 1:1-8

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RobertT D. Ingram

... a light source under the glass.) Then this sketch of a classic interpretation of Jesus' baptism can be reproduced for a worship bulletin cover. It could also be worked into other media, like a banner, a work of stained glass, a mural, and so on. Anthems and Special Music See Baptism of Our Lord in Worship Workbook For The Gospels, Cycle A Jesus Came from Nazareth Organ and Other Keyboard Music From God the Father, Virgin-Born (Deus turorum militum) Thy Holy Wings (Bred dina vida vingar) We Know that Christ ...

15. Christ the King

John 18:28-40

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RobertT D. Ingram

... could sing songs proclaiming and celebrating the sovereignty of Christ. Candy, wrapped in papers printed with testimonials to the goodness of Jesus Christ, could be tossed to people watching the parade. Such an event would transform the nature of Christ the King Sunday. Anthems and Special Music Hosanna to the Son of David Lift Up Your Heads, O Gates Lord, Hosanna in the Highest The King Rides Forth Organ and Other Keyboard Music Eternal Ruler of the Ceaseless Round Jesus Shall Reign Ye Servants of God 1 ...

16. Second Sunday of Easter

John 20:19-23

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RobertT D. Ingram

... markers from a local artist supply retailer. Then, as the worshipers enter the sanctuary, mark a cross on the back of both their hands. Tell the people that these marks are to remind them of the wounds Jesus had in his hands, and his feet, and his side. Anthems and Special Music Because You Have Seen Me, Thomas Dona Nobis Pacem He Lives Forevermore Motets from "Resurrexi" O That I Knew Where I Might Find Him Peace Be unto You The Beatitude of John There Came Jesus This Is the Day -- A. M. Bush We Walk By ...

17. Third Sunday of Easter

Luke 24:36b-48

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RobertT D. Ingram

... ; (2) a piece of broiled fish; (3) a scroll of the law of Moses; and (4) a dove to represent "the power from on high." Set these four pictures in a window pane type of display, or work them into a montage. Then reproduce them for the bulletin covers. Anthems and Special Music Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen Awake, Arise, Lift Up Your Voice Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna! Peace Be Unto You See What Love Stay With Us Organ and Other Keyboard Music The Day of Resurrection Thine Be the Glory This Joyful Eastertide

18. Second Sunday after the Epiphany

John 1:43-51

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RobertT D. Ingram

... (perhaps from the Christmas decorations) on the ladder and in the flowers. Have an artist work with the words "You will see greater things than these" to create an interesting bulletin cover or a banner, in the way he draws the letters and words on the page or banner. Anthems and Special Music Come, Follow Me Day by Day -- M. How Day by Day -- Sanders Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus Who Was the Man? Organ and Other Keyboard Music I Love to Tell the Story Lord, Speak to Us That We May Speak Rise Up, O Saints of ...

19. Forgiven and Healed

Mark 2:1-12

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RobertT D. Ingram

... house. Ask an artistic person to prepare a black-line sketch to be copied for a worship bulletin cover. The sketch should show a leaping figure holding a rolled mat over his head. The words "Your sins are forgiven" are added to finish the bulletin cover. Anthems and Special Music Blessed is He Whose Unrighteousness is Forgiven I Danced in the Morning I Danced in the Morning I Will Arise and Go To Jesus Now In This Banquet The Man on the Bed Three Hymns for Special Occasions Organ and Other Keyboard Music ...

20. Holy Thursday / Maundy Thursday

John 13:1-17, 31b-35

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RobertT D. Ingram

... -outs would be to project the silhouettes onto a sanctuary wall. This visual should remain throughout the worship service. Ask someone who does calligraphy to prepare a worship bulletin cover with a cross and the words, "Having loved his own ... he loved them to the end." Anthems and Special Music We Come to the Hungry Feast An Upper Room An Upper Room With Evening Lamps Ashine Eat This Bread Hymn of the Last Supper This is My Body When In Our Music God is Glorified When Jesus Came to Save Us When Twilight ...

21. Fifth Sunday of Lent

John 12:20-36

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RobertT D. Ingram

... on how Christ is glorified in being "lifted up from the earth," project slides of famous works of art depicting Christ on the cross. While projecting these, have the congregation sing various choruses such as "Majesty, Worship His Majesty," "His Name Is Wonderful," and "Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus." Anthems and Special Music A Great Harvest If I Be Lifted Up Servants of God The Word of God is Source and Seed Organ and Other Keyboard Music Jesus Calls Us Now the Green Blade Riseth O Jesus, I Have Promised

22. We Come to Jesus for Rest

Mark 6:30-44

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RobertT D. Ingram

... large sketch that could be reduced down by a copier for the worship bulletin covers. Doing such a sketch on a computer with a color printer would allow for the production of bulletin covers in color, although this latter process would not be nearly as fast as on a copier. Anthems and Special Music Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness There's a Wideness in God's Mercy Organ and Other Keyboard Music Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life (The Call)

23. Feeding The 5000

John 6:1-15, John 6:16-24

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RobertT D. Ingram

... be used to add warmth and visual interest to the display. Have the children in the congregation draw one (or both) of the scenes of Jesus feeding the five thousand or Jesus walking on water. Provide their finished art with colored paper frames and hang their masterpieces around the sanctuary. ANTHEMS AND SPECIAL MUSIC Be Not Afraid ORGAN AND OTHER KEYBOARD MUSIC I Come, O Savior, to Your Table O Living Bread From Heaven We Who Once Were Dead

24. Our Souls Will Never Be Hungry Again

John 6:25-59

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RobertT D. Ingram

... congregation bring homemade loaves of various types of bread. Display these in a glorious pile in the front of the sanctuary. Use cut flowers in the display to add visual appeal. After the service take the loaves to a nearby nursing home for the residents to enjoy. Anthems and Special Music Bread of the World Eat This Bread I Am the Bread of Life -- E. Englert I Am the Bread of Life -- J. Schiavone I Am the Bread of Life -- S. Toolan I Am the Bread of Life -- H. Willan Organ and Other Keyboard Music Come ...

25. August 7-13

John 6:25-59

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RobertT D. Ingram

... real loaves of bread can be used. Real loaves could be used in the celebration of holy communion. ___ Ask one of the congregation's textile artists to prepare a banner showing an open Bible and the words, "I am the living bread that came down from heaven." Anthems and Special Music Be Not Afraid Bread of Life Eat This Bread Ego sum panis vivus (Bread of the Living) Halleluya I Am the Living Bread I Received the Living God The Living Bread This is Indeed the Prophet Organ and Other Keyboard Music I Call On ...

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