Modern life presents many difficult and challenging situations -- but as the Hebrew scriptures tell us in rich detail, thats nothing new for Gods people. Indeed, the Bible shares the epic story of how Gods faithful followers were formed and shaped through centuries of trial by fire. In this inspiring collection of powerful messages based on the First Readings from Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary, five master practitioners of the homiletic craft explore passages from the Old Testament and the Book of Acts, and show how the wisdom contained in those ancient texts offers vital moral and spiritual guidance for contemporary living. Building on stories in which God moves ordinary people to extraordinary heights, these sermons for each Sunday and major celebration throughout the entire church year passionately proclaim the good news of Gods continuing presence -- and the possibilities that offers for our lives, our churches, and the world.This essential resource is useful for:• Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts• Inspiring preaching illustrations and sermon starters• Understanding scripture passages• Bible study and discussion groups• Personal devotions and inspirational readingTony S. Everett is currently the Dewey F. Beam Professor of Pastoral Care at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, South Carolina, where he also consults with congregations in spiritual growth, leadership training, and conflict management. Everett is a graduate of Youngstown State University (summa cum laude), Hamma School of Theology, and Boston University School of Theology.Schuyler Rhodes is the pastor of Temple United Methodist Church in San Francisco, California. He is an honors graduate of the State University of New York at Potsdam and Drew University Theological School.Stan Purdum is the pastor of Centenary United Methodist Church in Waynesburg, Ohio. Stan is a graduate of Youngstown State University, Methodis
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