The Abingdon Women's Preaching Annual

Using an abbreviated lectionary-based format, this sermon anthology features reflections on the Scripture text, a complete sermon brief, and suggestions for worship which includes calls to worship, litanies, prayers, and benedictions for many Sundays of the year.

A lectionary-driven sermon anthology written by women, this text helps clergywomen explore roles in the pulpit, seminarians anticipate nuances in the parish, and define the identity and distinctive messages of women preachers. This abbreviated-lectionary approach provides resources for preaching on the important days of the Christian Year, enhancing weekly sermon preparation.

The local pastor’s go-to resource for weekly sermon planning. The Abingdon Preaching Annual 2024 is lectionary-based and follows the calendar year (January - December). It includes special days like Maundy Thursday and Ash Wednesday, and indexes for scriptures and themes, to assist preachers with non-lectionary sermons. Each entry begins with a preacher-to-preacher prayer for preparation, then moves to the key feature: a commentary on one or more texts for the week, exploring themes and storylines, theological reflections, and thoughts about how the text and topic relate to our lives today. Also included are ideas for bringing the text to life--stories, illustrations, ideas for further reading, questions the preacher might pose to the congregation, and suggestions for a ‘call to action’ in response to the message. Finally, for the preacher’s ongoing enrichment, the Annual includes excerpts from new books on preaching and homiletics. This helpful resource is written by every-week preachers who aim to come alongside you, offering a reliable starting point for your sermonic planning, writing, and delivery.

Written by women preachers, this lectionary-based sermon anthology and worship resource offers the unique voices and viewpoints of women preachers who explore and grapple with the Scriptures while attempting to provide a discerning word for the people who follow God. The volume offers fresh, inventive, and inviting sermon and worship planning resources. Each entry includes reflections on the scriptural text, a complete sermon brief, and suggestions for worship. Contributors are some of the most popular women preaching today.

Using an abbreviated lectionary-based format, this sermon anthology features reflections on the Scripture text, a complete sermon brief, and suggestions for worship which include calls to worship, litanies, prayers, and benedictions KEY FEATURES: * A collection of lectionary sermon brief and worship ideas * Written by women * Offers practical assistance in the task of sermon preparation KEY BENEFITS: * Readers will be assisted as they explore the ways women fulfill the preaching function in the church * Seminarians and women exploring the preaching function will be assisted in anticipating nuances of preaching in congregations * Readers will find useful practical insight and guidance in sermon preparation

Pastors and other preachers have long turned to The Abingdon Preaching Annual for help with one of the central tasks of their ministry: sermon preparation. The 2013 edition of the Annual continues and, in response to our faithful readers, improves this fine tradition. Sermon helps include: lectionary-based sermons for each Sunday and special liturgical event of the year; lectionary commentary; and 15 topical sermon series on diverse themes like missions, modern families, life in the Holy Spirit, stewardship, and more. Worship planning aids include a four-year liturgical event calendar Guide to liturgical colors; 2013 lectionary readings in one, easy-to-read table; and related worship aids following each lectionary sermon, and each sermon series. The Abingdon Preaching Annual, always a trusted resource, is the most comprehensive and useful aid for sermon preparation you will find.