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Proper 14C / Ordinary 19C / Pentecost +12
August 11, 2013

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 or Genesis 15:1-6
Roman Catholic reading: Wisdom 18:6-9
United Methodist reading: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20

Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 or Psalm 33:12-22
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 33:1-22
United Methodist reading: Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Roman Catholic reading: Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 or Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-12

Luke 12:32-40
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 12:32-48 or Luke 12:35-40

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) 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.
  • PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference, 2007.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
    • Abraham
  • Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Faith
    • Judgment
    • Greed
    • Perseverance/Determination
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Jacqueline E. Lapsley, J. Clinton McCann, James Limburg, Bryan J. Whitfield. Evangelio, Alvin Padilla.
  • "Living into the Promise," commentary by Kate Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2010.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 19, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 14, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +11, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 11C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +11, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 19C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Ordinary 19, 2010, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Starters for Sunday, 8 August, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
  • Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2010.
  • World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2010.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS).
• 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. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Isaiah 1:1-20 / Genesis 15:1-6
  • Psalm 50 / Psalm 33
  • Hebrews 11:1-16
  • Luke 12:32-40
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "Faith like Sarah's," Elizabeth Myer Boulton, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
  • Sermon Brainwave, August 8, 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.
  • Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2010.
  • The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2010.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Where Your Treasure Is Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
  • "Just Do It!" David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2010.
  • "Where Is Your Treasure?" Todd Weir, bloomingcactus, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Luke 12:32-40, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 14, Rev. Beth Quick, 2010.
  • "Break Open the Word," Proper 14, Michael T. Hiller, 2010.
  • "Abandonment and Responsibility," Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2010.
  • "What Are You Afraid Of?" Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • "'Don't Worry About Your Life': Jesus Speaks to Our Fears and Anxieties," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 reflection.
  • "Why are we delaying the party?" Peter Woods, I Am Listening..., 2010.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
  • Peace, Walls, and Fractured-Faith Forecasting, Rev. Sharron R. Lucas, the Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
  • "Home Is Where the Heart Is," Lori McPherson, Elcindor Johnson, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 19, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
  • "Leave the Light On," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • Lectionary Ruminations for August 8, 2010, Presbyterian Bloggers, 2010.
  • "Ready, Set, Go!" Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Trinity +10, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
  • Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century. Current lectionary comments are by William H. Willimon and Stan Wilson, 2007.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 14C. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 13C. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2007.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
  • The Christian Century:
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Alert to the Good News," Walter Brueggemann, "The 'Low Holy Days' of Summer," 2010.
    • "Distorted Christianity," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Living in the Presence of God," 2007.
    • "Trust God's Holy Name," Michaela Bruzzese, "A Great Cloud of Witnesses," 2004.
    • "Extraordinary Faith," Michaela Bruzzese, "Common Like Bread," 2001.
  • 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):
  • "The Thief Is at Your Door," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
  • "When Trouble Comes," the Rev. Dr. Charles Reeb, Day 1, 2010.
  • Sample Sermon on Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, Kate Huey, UCC, 2010.
  • Sermons that Work, Proper 14, Jason Sierra, ECUSA, 2010.
  • "Faith and Hope," Daniel J. Harrington, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2007.
  • "Wishful Thinking, Optimism and Hope," the Rev. Dr. Michael Foss, Day 1, 2007.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 14 (RCL), by the Rev. Mary K. Morrison, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • "Seeing Is Believing. Really?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
  • "Finding the Treasure," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Living into the Promise," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 14, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Citizens of Another City," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cities and Towns," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Hebrews)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 19, 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

• The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
• Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
  • Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +11, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +11, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Worship Resources, August, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Faith," Proper 14 / Ordinary 19 / Pentecost 11, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • LCA Worship Resources, Proper 14C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, 11 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +11, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 14C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 10, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 19, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 19, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
  • 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 - P14/OT19. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 19, 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.
  • Proper 14C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • "Treasured Love," Service Prayers for Pentecost 5, UCC Worship Ways, 2010. (rtf)
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +11, UMC GBOD.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +11, UMC GBOD.
  • Call to Worship, August 8, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Starters for Sunday, 8 August, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 19, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Confession RCL, Cycle C Proper 14, Lectionary 19, Bill Wessner, Confessions following RCL, 2010.
  • "Where Your Treasure Lies," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
  • Prayer for P14C / O19C / P11, Revabi, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
  • Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
• 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, Ordinary 19. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 19C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 12:32-48, Luke 12:32-48 #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, "Faith," Proper 14 / Ordinary 19 / Pentecost 11, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Where Your Treasure Is, There Your Heart Is Also, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost +11, 2010. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • "They Desire a Better Country," reflection by Paul Bellan-Boyer, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +11, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Abraham Journeyed to a New Country, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, BUNESSAN 5.5.5.4 D (?Morning Has Broken?), A hymn for the church?s ministry with immigrants.
    • "Save Me," "Take Up Your Cross," Brenton Prigge, New Song.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 set to St George's Windsor (77 77 D), Psalm 33:12-22 set to St. Anne (CM), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
    • "Hear, Hear the Teaching of the Lord," (Psalm 50), "Give Glory to the Lord Your God," (Psalm 33), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 14C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +11, UMC GBOD, 2010.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 19, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • 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 Proper 14.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 19C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 19, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +11, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 11, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Starters for Sunday, 8 August, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 19, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • ChildrenSermons.com, Children's Sermons in English, Sermones en Español, Jim Kerlin. Often has lectionary suggestions.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +11, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children,  Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 19, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Where Is Your Heart?" Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 19, 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)
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
  • Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 14/Ordinary 19. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
• Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Faith," Proper 14 / Ordinary 19 / Pentecost 11, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

 

 

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS

• Baptism of Jesus - Jan 8
• Epiphany 2 - Jan 15
• MLK, Jr - Jan 15
• Prayer for Christian Unity - Jan 18-25
• Confession of Peter - Jan 18
• Epiphany 3 - Jan 22
• Conversion of Paul - Jan 25
• Epiphany 4 - Jan 29
• Presentation - Feb 2
• Epiphany 5 - Feb 5
• Epiphany 6 - Feb 12
• Transfiguration - Last Epiphany - Feb 19
• Epiphany 7 - Feb 19
• Ash Wednesday - Feb 22
• St Mathias - Feb 24
• Lent 1 - Feb 26
• Lent 2 - Mar 4
• Lent 3 - Mar 11
• Lent 4 - Mar 18
• St. Joseph - Mar 19
• Lent 5 - Mar 25
• Annunciation - Mar 25
• Palm Sunday - April 1
• Passion Sunday - April 1
• Holy Monday - April 2
• Holy Tuesday - April 3
• Holy Wednesday - April 4
• Holy Maundy Thursday - April 5
• Good Friday - April 6
• Holy Saturday - April 7
• Easter Vigil - April 7-8
• Easter Day - April 8
• Easter Evening - April 8

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
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