• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
  • Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year C.
  • Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
  • ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
  • Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
  • Movies Listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Call
    • Liberation
    • Unity/Community
• Resources in Response to Natural Disasters, Updated with resources for and about the Earthquake in Haiti.
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Anathea Portier-Young, Shauna Haanan, Karoline Lewis and Roy Harrisville.
  • "Good News, Good Ways," study by Kate Huey, SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 3, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 3C, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Helps (Epiphany 3C, 2010). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Epiphany 3C, 2010, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Epiphany 3C, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 3C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Epiphany 3C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Rumors, for January 24, 2010, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor.".
  • "You Are Gifted," Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Epiphany 3C, Steve Goodier, Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Exegesis, Rev. Timothy P. Schehr, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site, 2010. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary.
  • Lectionary Study, Epiphany 3C, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation, 2010.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Preaching Helps, Luke L. Bouman, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2004.
  • Text Studies, Epiphany 3C, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Starters for Sunday, 24 January, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • "The Messianic Programme," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
• Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.
  • Nehemiah 8:1-10
  • Psalm 19
  • 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
  • Luke 4:14-21
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "Dismembership," Debbie Blue, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
  • Sermon Brainwave, January 24, 2010. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
  • Tuesday (Wednesday) Lectionary Leanings, "What?!," RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th hour preachers party.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "Fulfilled in Your Hearing," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook. (Use of Images.)
  • "Today Is Here," Epiphany 3C, guest essay by Sarah Miles, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
  • "The Word Read," Janice Love, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • "The Body Knows," Mona West, Irene Monroe, David Wynn, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT perspective)
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
  • "Fulfilled in Your Hearing AND in Your Doing," Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
  • Epiphany 3C, Matt & Laura Norvell, Grounded and Rooted in Love, 2010.
  • "Eat the Fat, Drink the Wine: Nehemiah and Subversive Acts of Joy," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2007.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Epiphany 3, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Epiphany 3C, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 3, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Acceptable Words," Lawrence Wood, 2007.
    • "Reluctant Prophet," Jack Good, 2004.
    • "Taking the Good News Home," Frederick Niedner, 2001.
    • "The Proclamation," John Stendahl, 1998.
    • "Sightings," Glen V. Wiberg, 1995.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Torah and Spirit," Walter Brueggemann, "Wondrous, Inexplicable, Demanding Newness," 2010.
    • "Different Bodies, Same Mind?" Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Jesus' Healing Waters," 2007.
    • "Living the Law," Michaela Bruzzese, "The Good News," 2004.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year C. Prepared by the Reverend Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Everything Depends on Remembering," the Rev. David Jones, Day 1, 2010.
  • Sermons that Work, Epiphany 3, the Rev. Suzanne E. Watson, ECUSA, 2010.
  • Selected Sermon, Epiphany 3 (RCL), by Katarina K Whitley, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • "The Challenges and Blessings Disabilities Bring," sermon from the Mental Health & Disabilities Program, Mennonite Central Committee, Canada.
  • "The Word of the Lord," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
  • "A Different Kind of Inauguration 2," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Good News, Good Ways," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2010.
  • Lectionary Notes, Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Forgiveness is God's Purpose," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Forgiveness," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Luke 4)
  • "Two Languages," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Psalm 19)
  • "Teaching as a Christian Vocation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Schools in a Pluralist Culture" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus Article, "Spiritual Nourishment for Teachers," Sheila Rogers Gloer. (1 Corinthians 12:27-31)
  • "Fix Your Eyes on Jesus!" John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Imperatives of Discipleship, Daily Discipleship, Bible Study for adult discussions, 2010.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Epiphany, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 3, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
• 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.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

• Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):
  • Worship Planning Helps (Epiphany 3, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Epiphany 3, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010.
  • Worship Resources, Epiphany Season, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Listening to God/I Didn't Know Love Could Be Mine," Epiphany 3C, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Epiphany 3C, 2010, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Epiphany 3C, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Epiphany 3C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • "Light Has Dawned," "Proclamando Libertad a los Cautivos," Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 3C, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
  • Liturgies Online, Epiphany 3C, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "The Messianic Programme," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Epiphany 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 3C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc.:
  • Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
  • Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Prayers of the People, Year C - Epiphany 3. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 3C, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • "Annointed," Call to Worship, "Nehemiah," Call to Worship, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB.  Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Offertory Prayers for January, 2010, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • Starters for Sunday, 24 January, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • "Holy Gifts for a Holy Day," "Prayer for Ecumenical Sunday," Service Prayers for Epiphany 3C, Worship Ways, UCC, 2010.
  • A Prayer for Epiphany 3, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2010.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 3C, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Prayers for church seasons, Christian Aid, UK.
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, "In the Light of the Spirit's Initiation," Epiphany 3C. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
  • "Your Word Fulfilled," a prayer based on Luke 4:14-21, David Grambrell, Linen Ephod.
  • Sunday Prayer, Epiphany 3C, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
• Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Sunday 3C. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Epiphany 3C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 4:14-21, Luke 4:14-21 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading, though most gospels texts/themes are found in the index. Liberation emphasis.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Listening to God/I Didn't Know Love Could Be Mine," Epiphany 3C, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Epiphany 3, 2010. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Commercial Site: "Body of Christ," Visual Liturgy/Film, The Work of the People.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Bulletin Backs with Stewardship Messages, December 2009 - February 2010, Worship Ways, UCC.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Epiphany 3C, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "Homecoming King," reflection by Barbara Bernstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Sing Out!  Sound the Trumphets!  Proclaim Jubilee!" by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, TO GOD BE THE GLORY, 11.11.11.11 with refrain ("To God be the Glory!"), Bread for the World.
    • "All Ears," Brenton Prigge, I AM SO GLAD, 10.10.10.10 and refrain) New Hymn, 2007.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 3C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Heaven Declares" (Psalm 19), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 19 set to Aurelia (76 76 D), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
    • Psalm 19, Isaac Everett, commentary and exegesis by Samir Selmanovic, The Emergent Psalter, 2009.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 3C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Epiphany 3C, 2010, United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • 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.")
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts. Direct link to Epiphany 3.
    • Gathering, Epiphany 3, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 3C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Starters for Sunday, 24 January, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Sing for Joy playlist. Epiphany 3, 2010. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College. 2007.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 3C, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
    • Together to Celebrate, Epiphany 3 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Gathering, Epiphany 3, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children, Epiphany, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 3C, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Ideas and Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 3, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
• 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.