Sermons on the Second Readings: Series II, Cycle A [Paperback]

John N. Brittain (Author), David O. Bales (Author), Steven E. Albertin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2007

The New Testament epistles are much more than just a historical record of the early church -- they are also the heart and center of Christian proclamation, helping us to clearly understand how the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ is part of God's cosmic plan of salvation. In this outstanding anthology of sermons based on the Second Readings from Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary, five distinguished preachers bring their insight to the pastoral letters and draw valuable lessons for the complex challenges posed by life in the twenty-first century. Each thought-provoking message is filled with compelling stories and illustrations, and offers a clear and authentic vision of Christian faith in the context of daily life. With material for every Sunday and major celebration throughout the entire church year, this resource provides abundant seeds for preaching, teaching, and meditation, and will become a treasured addition to anyone's reference library.



This essential resource is useful for:

* Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts

* Inspiring preaching illustrations and sermon starters

* Understanding scripture passages

* Adult study and discussion groups

* Personal devotions and Bible study

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About the Author

John N. Brittain is Dean of the Chapel at Houghton College in Houghton, New York. He previously served as campus chaplain at the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. A magna cum laude graduate of Brown University, Brittain has also earned degrees from Methodist Theological School in Delaware, Ohio (M.Div.) and St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore, Maryland (D.Min.). Brittain has worked with generations of young adults during nearly three decades in campus ministry as well as on many mission projects in the U.S. and throughout the world. He is the author of Living Vertically and The Backside of God (CSS).



David O. Bales was a Presbyterian minister for 33 years. Recently retired as the pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church in Ontario, Oregon, he is also a freelance writer and editor for Stephen Ministries and Tebunah Ministries. His sermons and articles have appeared in Lectionary Homiletics, Preaching Great Texts, and Interpretation, and he is the author of Gospel Subplots: Story Sermons of God's Grace (CSS). He is also a regular contributor to the online service StoryShare sermonsuite.com. Bales is a graduate of the University of Portland and San Francisco Theological Seminary.



Steven E. Albertin is the pastor of Christ Lutheran Church of Zionsville, Indiana. He previously served parishes in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Albertin has received degrees from Concordia College (B.A.), Concordia Seminary in Exile, St. Louis (M.Div.), Christ Seminary - Seminex (S.T.M.), and the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (D.Min.). He is the author of Against the Grain -- Words for a Politically Incorrect Church and a co-author of Sermons on the First Readings (Series I, Cycle C).



Larry Lange and his wife, Julie Wrubbel-Lange, serve as the pastors of Grace Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He is the author of Retelling the Story: Creatively Developing Biblical Story Sermons (CSS). Lange is a graduate of Carthage College (B.A.), the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (M.A. in English), the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (M.Div.), and the Association of Chicago Theological Schools (D.Min. in Preaching).



Mary S. Lautensleger is the pastor of Stony Hill United Methodist Church in Albemarle, North Carolina. Prior to entering the ordained ministry, she served for many years as music minister and parish educator in Lutheran, United Methodist, and Presbyterian congregations in southwestern Ohio. Lautensleger is a graduate of the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati (B.M., M.M), United Theological Seminary (M.A. in theological studies), and Trinity Lutheran Seminary (M.Div.), and she is a D.Min. candidate at Hood Theological Seminary. She is a contributing author to Sermons on the First Readings (Series II, Cycle B) and Sermons on the First Readings (Series II, Cycle C).

Product Details

• Paperback: 500 pages
• Publisher: Css Pub Co (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0788024523
• ISBN-13: 978-0788024528
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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