Resources on African American Lectionary

Marvin A McMickle | African American Lectionary

A sermon starter and commentary by Marvin McMickle on 2 Corinthians 5:20b–6:10, for Ash Wednesday in the African American Lectionary.

2 Corinthians 5:20-21, 6:1-10

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Ash Wednesday, Lent, Reconciliation, Culture

Season of Lent

Luke A Powery | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Poetry

A sermon starter and commentary by Luke Powery on 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 for the season of Lent in the African American Lectionary.

2 Corinthians 12:7-10

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Lent, Grace, Sermon, Thorn In The Flesh

Ash Wednesday: Cultural Resources

William H Wiggins Jr | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 2 more types

William H. Wiggins, Jr. shares the following cultural resources to celebrate Ash Wednesday in the African American community: historical background, a prayer, the ritual of "Love Feasts," and three spirituals.

Psalm 51; Romans 7:14-25

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Ash Wednesday, Humility, Sin, Confession

African Heritage Sunday

Stirling Culp | African American Lectionary

Song or Hymn and 2 more types

A list of songs and hymns suggested for use on African Heritage Sunday in the African American Lectionary.

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Worship Planning, Music, Songs, Hymn

Cultural Resources for Celebrating Christmas in African American Context

Freeman L Palmer | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Poetry, Prayer

Freeman L. Palmer reflects on the meaning of Emmanuel for African Americans both historically and presently as well as sharing his personal memories and cultural resources for worship service celebrating Christmas.

Matthew 1:18-25

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Christmas, Cultures, History, Worship Planning

History Behind African American Celebration of Advent

Josef Sorett | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 1 more types

Josef Sorett reflects on the history underlying celebration of Advent by African American congregations, emphasizing the themes of the incarnation (John 1:14), Emmanuel (Matthew 1:23), and the anticipated return of Christ.

Matthew 1:23; John 1:14

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Advent, African-american, Emmanuel, Eschatology

Holy Communion and Epiphany

Elvin J Parker III | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 1 more types

Liturgical resources as well as sermon help focused on Isaiah 60:1-6 and Mark 14:22-25 for celebrating communion on Epiphany in the African American Lectionary.

Isaiah 60:1-6; Mark 14:22-25

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Epiphany, Lord’s Supper, Worship, Worship Planning

Baptism

Elvin J Parker III | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 1 more types

Here is a commentary for Mark 10:35-39 and Luke 3:21-22 from the African American Lectionary. Elvin Parker gives background on the meaning of baptism, title suggestions, biblical exegesis, movements, and illustrations.

Mark 10:35-39; Luke 3:21-22

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Baptism, Relationship, Dying And Rising With Christ

Jesus and Women

Deborah K Blanks | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

A sermon starter and commentary by Deborah Blanks on Mark 5:25-34 for a service focused on Jesus and Women in the African American Lectionary.

Mark 5:25-34

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Faith, Healing, Sermon, Women

Music and Worship Resources for a Youth Day Service

W Patrick Alston Sr | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

This resource provides planning notes, a litany, and song suggestions for a Youth Day service from the African American Lectionary focusing on improving the physical health and spiritual vitality of African American worship.

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Worship Planning, Music, Health, Service

Anti-Incarceration Sunday

African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

This resource provides liturgical suggestions and outlines for a Sunday service addressing incarceration in the African American Lectionary.

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Justice, Oppression, Incarceration, Worship Planning

Celebrating Vocation

Lydell C Lettsome | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Resources for planning a Celebration of Vocations Day in the African American Lectionary including historical background of the event, a sermon outline for Psalm 90:17, music suggestions, and reading suggestions.

Psalm 90:17

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History, Vocation, Labor Day Sunday, Work

African Heritage Sunday

Anthony J Sandusky | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Here is a commentary on Jeremiah 38:6-13 by Anthony Sandusky for African Heritage Sunday. He includes current context, biblical exegesis, and more.

Jeremiah 38:6-13

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Africa, Culture, Cultures, Sermon

Earth Day: Commentary on Genesis 1

Forrest Elliott Harris Sr | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 1 more types

Forrest Elliott Harris, Sr. offers a commentary on Genesis 1 for Earth Day in the African American Lectionary. The text calls us to be faithful stewards of this beautiful earth—God’s gift to humanity.

Genesis 1

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Stewardship, Creation, Preaching, World

The Beginning of the Lenten Season

Martha Simmons | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

A sermon starter and commentary on Joel 2:12-17 by Martha Simmons for Ash Wednesday in the African American Lectionary.

Joel 2:12-17

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Ash Wednesday, Lent, Repentance, Materialism

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday

Herbert R Marbury | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this commentary, Herbert Marbury reflects on Amos 5:18-24, and how the uncontrollable waters of justice captivated Amos. The passage is from the African American Lectionary for Martin Luther King's Birthday.

Amos 5:18-24

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Racism, Justice, Worship Planning, Service

Good Friday

Kimberly P Johnson | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

This sermon starter and commentary on 1 Peter 2:21-25 offers worship resources from an African American perspective for Good Friday, remembering Christ’s suffering by entrusting ourselves to the “one who judges justly.”

1 Peter 2:21-25

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Suffering, Crucifixion, Justice, Good Friday

African Heritage Sunday

Sharon L Fuller | African American Lectionary

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase, Service Outline or Song Suggestions

This worship planning resource is for an "African Heritage Sunday" service. Sharon L. Fuller provides a responsive litany, music, and suggestions to consider for a service celebrating African heritage.

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Africa, Culture, Ethiopia, Justice

Strength, Courage and Trust

Tyrone Emmanuel McGowan, Jr. | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

A commentary on Ephesians 6:10 for Youth Day in the African American Lectionary. Tyrone McGowan focuses on the strength, courage, and trust that inform our community formation to ensure our young people have a bright future....

Ephesians 6:10

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Courage, Trust, Children/youth, Education

A Day of Healing

Christopher Michael Jones | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote

Commentary by Christopher Michael Jones on James 5:13-16 for a Day of Healing worship service in the African American Lectionary.

James 5:13-16

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Healing, Prayer, Suffering