This text features a yearlong program of sermons for Sunday mornings and evenings--including outlines, illustrations, and hymn selections along with suggestions for midweek services, Bible studies, weddings, funerals, and more.

Countless preachers have turned to the Zondervan Pastor's Annual to save them time in sermon and service preparation. This tried-and-true resource makes your demanding job as a pastor a lot easier. It includes: morning and evening services for every Sunday of the year Ï sermon topics and texts fully indexed Ï sermon outlines Ï devotionals and Bible studies for midweek services Ï fresh and applicable Illustrations Ï wedding ceremonies and themes Ï funeral messages and Scriptures Ï basic pastoral ministry helps Ï and much more.

The concept behind this book is that sermons and services built on a single theme offer more effective communication and deepen their impact on the congregation. This collection of sermons and orders of worship includes a year's worth of Sunday, evening, and midweek services, youth sermons, plus a selection of wedding, communion, and funeral services.