Proper 11A/Ordinary 16A/Pentecost +6
July 20, 2014
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Genesis 28:10-19a
or Wisdom of Solomon 12:13, 16-19
or Isaiah 44:6-8
Roman Catholic reading:
Wisdom of Solomon 12:13, 16-19
United Methodist & ELCIC
reading:
Genesis 28:10-19a
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
or Psalm 86:11-17
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 86:5-16
United Methodist
& ELCIC reading:
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
Romans 8:12-25
Roman
Catholic reading: Romans 8:26-27
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 13:24-43
or
Matthew 13:24-30
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.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- The Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
- Lutheran lectionary calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings.
- Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
- 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:
- Parables (Tares among the Wheat)
- Mustard Seed
- Jacob's Ladder/Dream
- Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art
Concordance, with the following themes:
- 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.
- Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Ministry Matters, July 20, 2014.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2014. 2011. 2008.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +6). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 11, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 16A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 11, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Proper 11, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Rumors, for July 20, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2014.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2014.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2014.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2014.
- 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).
- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Sermon Brainwave, 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. 2014.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
- "Faces of Love," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2014.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- Draughting Theology, Steve Pankey, 2014.
- Question the Text, Russell Rathbun, etc., 2014.
- Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2014.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2014.
- Scripture Reflections, Bob Flaherty, Newberg First United Methodist Church, 2014.
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2014.
- "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2014.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2014.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2014.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2014.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2014.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2014.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2014.
- The Hardest Question, 2014.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2014.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2014
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2014.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2014.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2014.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2014.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2014.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2014.
- Lectionary Blogging, July 17, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- "The Expectation of All Creation," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005.
- "Jesus Condones Weed," Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
- "Wheat and Tares," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- "No Reflection," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- "Living with Hope," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2011.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Proper 11A, Chris Ayers, 2011.
- "Divine Lover," Steve Sprinkle, Namsoon Kang, Warren Carter, Out In Scripture, Human Rights Campaign (LGBT).
- "Dream a Little Dream," Theological Stew, 2011.
- "Learning to See," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- "The Weeds among the Wheat," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- "Bargaining Jacob," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for July 17, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- "Darnel, Durum, and a Duke's Mixture," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- "Waiting for the Children of Godot," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 11. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
- The Christian Century:
- Sojourners Living the Word:
- "We Are Not Alone," Enuma Okoro, "God's Care Package Is Bursting," 2011.
- "Seeds and Weeds," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Life Lessons," 2008.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year A. 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)
- Propio 11 (A) – 2014, POR EL RVDO. DR. HERNÁN AFANADOR-KAFURI, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- Ministry Matters, July 20, 2014.
- "Jacob," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
- "It's Coming," the Rev. Joseph Evans, Day 1, 2011.
- "The All-American Dreamer," the Rev. Craig Barnes, Day1, 2008.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Bible Study, 6 Pentecost, Proper 11, 2014, Donna Stanford, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- Estudio de la Biblia. Propio 11 (A), por Donna Stanford, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- "The Whole Creation Has Been Groaning," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Apocalyptic Vision" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Romans 8:19-23)
- "Violent Parables and the Nonviolent Jesus," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Matthew)
- "The Virtue of Hope," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Romans)
- "The Human Embryo in Christian Tradition," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cloning," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Psalm 139)
- "Eating Well," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 139)
- 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 contains resources and images.
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +6): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Ministry Matters, July 20, 2014.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- Mustard Seeds, "God is with us," Proper 11, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 5A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 16, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 16, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- 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, P11/OT16, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Lector's Notes, OT 16, 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.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24, (Pentecost 5A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +6, UMC GBOD.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +6, UMC GBOD.
- Sunday Prayer, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2014.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014. (Click on "Weekly Prayers".)
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- 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 & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 16 Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 13:24-43, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 16 at 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.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
- Mustard Seeds, "God is with us," Proper 11, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "No Reflection," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- "Garden Tools," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- “Creator God, You Made the Earth,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2001. This hymn celebrates God’s creation, Sabbath, healing/salvation by Jesus for creation (Romans 8:12-25) and the Church. Tune: ST. COLUMBA 8.7.8.7 (The King of Love My Shepherd Is)
- "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder," for choir and/or congregation, arr. Sandy Willard Rogers, United Methodist Church GBOD.
- "Siblings of the Risen Prince," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- "The Gospel Garden," TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. TUNE: "Bethlehem." New Hymns for the Lectionary.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 11A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- "You Are There, You Are There," (Psalm 139), "Hear Me, Lord, and Answer Me," (Psalm 86) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 set to Dix (77 77 77), Psalm 86:11-17 set to St Anne (CM 86 86).
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 11A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2014.
- Word to Worship – Find Contemporary Worship Songs based on Scripture, RCL, Roman Catholic Lectionary, Narrative Lectionary, LCMS lectionaries, etc.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +6, UMC GBOD.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +5, Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
- 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.")
- The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2014.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- 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.
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 11. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
- With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Worshiping with Children, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. 2011.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," July 20, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Genesis 28:10-19a and The Magic Pillow by Demi, Romans 8:12-25 and Wild About You by Judy Sierra, Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 and Seed by Seed: The Legend and Legacy of John "Appleseed" Chapman by Esme Raji Codell.. 2011.
- "Garden Tools," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- Ministry Matters, July 20, 2014.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- 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.
