A Guide to Preaching and Leading WorshipWestminster John Knox Press, 1984 - 116 pages |
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Page vii
... Word in Worship: How to Construct a Biblical Sermon 6. Giving the Word: Sermon Delivery 7. Text and Context: Sermon Planning and Evaluation 8. Getting Everyone Into the Act: Lay Involvement in Planning and Evaluating Worship Appendix ...
... Word in Worship: How to Construct a Biblical Sermon 6. Giving the Word: Sermon Delivery 7. Text and Context: Sermon Planning and Evaluation 8. Getting Everyone Into the Act: Lay Involvement in Planning and Evaluating Worship Appendix ...
Page ix
... are also central concerns for theological reasons. The Reformed tradition defines the church as the setting where “the Word is rightly preached and the sacraments are duly administered . ” The church is ix Introduction.
... are also central concerns for theological reasons. The Reformed tradition defines the church as the setting where “the Word is rightly preached and the sacraments are duly administered . ” The church is ix Introduction.
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... Word—whether the Bible is preached from on Sunday morning or not. Many of us must admit that we have used a limited canon on Sunday morning—mostly our favorite texts, which we use as a springboard for a sermon. Three lessons read from ...
... Word—whether the Bible is preached from on Sunday morning or not. Many of us must admit that we have used a limited canon on Sunday morning—mostly our favorite texts, which we use as a springboard for a sermon. Three lessons read from ...
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... word and the preached word. When linked closely, the preaching and reading of the Bible are seen as reciprocal activities that nour- ish the church. 3. Inadequate Opportunities for Congregational Participation and Response. Many of the ...
... word and the preached word. When linked closely, the preaching and reading of the Bible are seen as reciprocal activities that nour- ish the church. 3. Inadequate Opportunities for Congregational Participation and Response. Many of the ...
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... Word rather than preparation for the Word ? 4. Insufficient Attention to the Acts of Gathering for Worship . If the people in the congregation have not seen each other during the past week , if there are things we need to do and say in ...
... Word rather than preparation for the Word ? 4. Insufficient Attention to the Acts of Gathering for Worship . If the people in the congregation have not seen each other during the past week , if there are things we need to do and say in ...
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act of worship Advent Advent wreath appropriate baptism baptize Bible biblical preaching biblical text bread celebration children’s sermon choir Christ clergy communal Communion congregational context contemporary denomination Easter enable Eucharist evaluation everyday experience faith feel focus free prayer gathering gifts give God’s gospel gregation Harry Emerson Fosdick hear Holy Spirit homiletical hymn ideas illustrations Jesus laity laypersons lectionary lessons listeners liturgical language liturgical leadership liturgical season Lord's Lord’s Supper matter Maundy Thursday meal means move Music Committee offering order of worship participation pastoral prayer pattern planning practice praise pray preacher Protestant public prayer pulpit renewal response rience rites ritual sacraments Scripture service of worship simply sing someone speak speech story style Sunday morning Sunday service Sunday worship symbol Table task force theme theological tion tradition vestments voice Word Worship and Music worship leaders worship leadership
Popular passages
Page 39 - And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father...
Page 102 - There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold. They laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.
Page 103 - And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them as their God; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.
Page 38 - Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my rock, and my redeemer.
Page 50 - For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
Page 20 - Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven, to earth come down, Fix in us thy humble dwelling, All thy faithful mercies crown!
Page 39 - Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.
Page x - And hence the bishops are to be regarded as "servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God
Page 100 - Thomas G. Long, Beyond the Worship Wars: Building Vital and Faithful Worship (Bethesda MD: Alban Institute, 2001); and Earle Fike, "The Shape of Our Worship," Brethren Life and Thought 49 (2004): 59-64.