In the United Church of Christ, we hope to not only preach God's extravagant welcome but we aim to provide help for sermon preparation for preachers of progressive churches. "Sermon Seeds: Year C Inclusive Reflections for Preaching from the United Church of Christ" offers the preacher tools to listen for the Stillspeaking God. Kathryn Matthews Huey offers scholarly and personal wisdom for your sermon preparation.

Note: This is the eBook version, and does not contain the DVD nor the DVD contents that the print version contains. If you preach, you are looking for ways to create worship experiences that keep people on the edge of their seats, straining to hear every word. Sermon Seeds helps pastors who want to approach the job of preaching more creatively by suggesting out-of-the-box surprises that bring about deeper understanding of God’s message. Creative, multifaceted sermons can happen without extensive technology, money, or staff. Sermon Seeds stirs creative juices by providing ideas that can easily be adapted for use in a variety of settings. Contains forty creative sermon starters, each complete with the Scripture passage, message theme and elements, background information, creative avenue, and suggested ending. Themes include: Passing the Mantle, The Bread-Maker God—Holy Communion, and Grace: Breaking Through the Barriers.

Written in expansive, inclusive language, characteristic of the United Church of Christ and drawing on the finest biblical scholarship, Sermon Seeds provides reflections on selected texts for every Sunday all in one volume. New and seasoned preachers will gain inspiration and valuable insight through this collection of thoughtful biblical interpretations.

This historic and authoritative volume contains the complete three-year listing of the Revised Common Lectionary (Years A, B, and C) to guide preaching and Scripture reading on the Lord’s Day. Abingdon Press. Also included are an introduction explaining the nature and uses of lectionaries and a brief history of the Consultation on Common Texts.

A review and record of current literature.