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Proper 12A/Ordinary 17A/Pentecost +11
July 27, 2008
Click on Scripture
Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Genesis 29:15-28 or
1 Kings 3:5-12
Roman Catholic reading:
1 Kings 3:5-12
United Methodist &
ELCIC reading:
Genesis 29:15-28
Psalm 105:1-11, 45b
or Psalm 119:129-136
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 119:57-130
United Methodist &
ELCIC reading:
Psalm 105:1-11, 45b
Romans 8:26-39
Roman
Catholic reading: Romans 8:28-30
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 13:44-52
or
Matthew 13:44-46
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| Images and Movies:
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Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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Decision |
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Judgment |
| In the movie
"A Simple
Plan," a treasure is found in a field, and a man sells everything he
has to obtain it. Turns out that what he sells is what has been his true
treasure all along. |
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Wisdom |
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 12, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary,
Proper 12, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps
(Pentecost 10):
Worship Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2005. |
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Pericope Study,
Proper 12A, Richard Burgess, ELCA. |
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Lectionary Analysis,
Proper 12,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon &
Sermon - Lectionary Resources. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 12, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Text
Studies, Proper 12, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +11, 2008, at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"Inseparable Love,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus
Foundation, 2005. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005. |
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"With
Faith You Can Do So Much," Lee Alison Crawford, Proclaiming Gospel
Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness,
2005. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Proper 12. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church, 2005. |
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Living the Word by Jim and
Shelley Douglass. Lectionary based scripture commentary from
Sojourners OnLine, 1996. |
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"Discerning
What is Right," Luke Timothy Johnson. Commentary from The
Christian Century, July/August, 1990. At Religion Online. |
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"Living as God's Beloved,"
by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word
lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002. |
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on
Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year A. Prepared by the Reverend
Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
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"What Impresses You?"
10 Pentecost - 24 July 2005, Walter Harms, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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Proper 12,
the Rev. Dr. A.K.M. Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Entire book of
sermons is one long pdf file. Slow connections will require long download
times.) |
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Selected
Sermon, Proper 12, the Rev. Barbara Beam in Worship that Works,
ECUSA, 2005. |
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"Finders Keepers!" John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic
Weekly, 2002. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Pentecost 10, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
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Bible Study
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Ordinary Time 17 - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary
commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS. |
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Light on the
Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and
participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. |
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| A list of links to on-line Bibles
and general Bible study resources. |
| A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion
groups and their homepages. |
| A list of links to other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
| The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains
resources and images. |
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Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps
(Pentecost +10): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +11, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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LCA Worship Resources,
Proper 12, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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"God's Kingdom Is the Most Precious Treasure,"
Ordinary 17. A New Presentation for
Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian
Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation. |
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Worship and
Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 17, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Liturgies Online,
by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada:
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Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
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Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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Resources:
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies
by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Prayers of the People, P12/OT17,
General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the
[Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Lector's Notes,
OT 17, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish,
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this
week's lectionary texts to the congregation. |
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Outside the Box, Katherine Hawker,
"Litanies, poems and prayers
written for the local church." |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +11, 2008, at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert,
Proper 12,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon &
Sermon - Lectionary Resources. |
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Hymns and Music:
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"Long Have I
Suffered," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, weekly new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
| Hymn selections (United Methodist)
and more from Hymnsite.com. |
| Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with
lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for
the Sunday Lectionary.") |
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The Psalmistry: All Psalms Music:
original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for
all 150 Psalms. See Terms of
Use. |
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Worship
Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for
planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire
suggestions for RCL texts. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Proper 12A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +11, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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| Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Lectionary
Puzzles, Proper 12. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain
text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough,
Ontario. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Gathering,
Pentecost +11, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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"The Power of Your Love,"
Lois Parker Edstrom, Lectionary.org. |
| Story for
Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary
17, at word-sunday.com:
A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding. |
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"X Marks the
Spot," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com. |
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"Yeast and Mustard Seed," Children's Time for Ordinary 17, Richard Fairchild, United Church of Canada. |
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"God Grows
Great Things from Little Beginnings," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J.
Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.) |
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| Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page) |
| A list of links to other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
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