Sermon Seeds

Note: This is the eBook version, and does not contain the DVD nor the DVD contents that the print version contains. If you preach, you are looking for ways to create worship experiences that keep people on the edge of their seats, straining to hear every word. Sermon Seeds helps pastors who want to approach the job of preaching more creatively by suggesting out-of-the-box surprises that bring about deeper understanding of God’s message. Creative, multifaceted sermons can happen without extensive technology, money, or staff. Sermon Seeds stirs creative juices by providing ideas that can easily be adapted for use in a variety of settings. Contains forty creative sermon starters, each complete with the Scripture passage, message theme and elements, background information, creative avenue, and suggested ending. Themes include: Passing the Mantle, The Bread-Maker God—Holy Communion, and Grace: Breaking Through the Barriers.

In the United Church of Christ, we hope to not only preach God's extravagant welcome but we aim to provide help for sermon preparation for preachers of progressive churches. "Sermon Seeds: Year C Inclusive Reflections for Preaching from the United Church of Christ" offers the preacher tools to listen for the Stillspeaking God. Kathryn Matthews Huey offers scholarly and personal wisdom for your sermon preparation.

Sermon Seeds is a book of short, snappy phrases collected and compiled by the editor for virtually every passage of the Bible. These "seeds" serve as ideas for sermons or a point (or sub point) of a sermon. Indexed by both Bible verse and by topic, these snippets of cleverly-worded wisdom also make great "catch phrases" for your sermons, making your message much more memorable to your hearers. A useful index makes finding any saying easy to find. Use these phrases in your own sermons, or to "flush out" a sermon you are working on. These wise sayings are also great for bulletin fillers, church signs, and much more.

Written in expansive, inclusive language, characteristic of the United Church of Christ and drawing on the finest biblical scholarship, Sermon Seeds provides reflections on selected texts for every Sunday all in one volume. New and seasoned preachers will gain inspiration and valuable insight through this collection of thoughtful biblical interpretations.

Excerpt from Sermon Seeds: Outlines and Sketches of Sermons Especially Adapted for Revival Services, but Appropriate for Ordinary Pulpit Preparation Luther called these words of Christ, he Bible in miniature. Another calls them The epitome of the Gospel. One thing is very sure, that these words form a wonderfully comprehensive sentence, carrying us into the very citadel of truth. Wrapped up in this one pregnant statement lie the central and fundamental truths of redemption. There are other truths, but they are subordinate. These are chief these are vital. These must be preached if Christ is preached. If there is any uplifting, regenerating, saving power in Christianity we will find it here; for in studying this one sentence we are studying the whole scheme of redemptive love. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This book is a collection of sermon outlines and sketches that are especially adapted for use in revival services, but are also appropriate for ordinary pulpit preparation. The author, G. B. F. Hallock, has provided a wide range of materials that will be useful to anyone who is involved in preaching in a Christian context. Whether you are a seasoned preacher or a beginner, this book is sure to provide you with valuable insights and inspiration. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book is a collection of sermon outlines and sketches that are especially adapted for use in revival services, but are also appropriate for ordinary pulpit preparation. The author, G. B. F. Hallock, has provided a wide range of materials that will be useful to anyone who is involved in preaching in a Christian context. Whether you are a seasoned preacher or a beginner, this book is sure to provide you with valuable insights and inspiration. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.