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Making Sense Out of Reading Theology
Joyce Ann Zimmerman | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Theology
Joyce Ann Zimmerman encourages methodical and reflective methods of reading theological texts in order to read in a way that makes a difference in ourselves and how we engage with others and the world around us.
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Discernment, Contextualization, Hermeneutics

How to Remember the Reformation
Robert J Batastini | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Artwork, Article about Church History
... Maag, David McNutt, Mark Noll, Lisa Weaver, and Joyce Ann Zimmerman offer suggestions for Protestants and Catholics ecumenically celebrating ...
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Reformation, Reformation Day, Worship Planning, Ecumenism

The Trinity Dwells in Us
Kathleen Harmon | The Sunday Website
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
God's life in us is not something abstract but a relationship of children to our “Abba, Father,” the work and gift of the Spirit. Thoughts for preaching Matthew 28:16-20 and Romans 8:14-17 by Joyce Ann Zimmerman.
Matthew 28:16-20; Romans 8:14-17
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Trinity, God's Presence, Holy Spirit, Evangelism

Dying to Self
Kathleen Harmon | The Sunday Website
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Discipleship means a lifelong growing into dying and rising. The challenge of this gospel is to serve others, lose one's life, and die. Joyce Ann Zimmerman offers ideas to jumpstart sermons on John 12:20-33.
John 12:20-33
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Jesus Christ, Glory, Dying And Rising With Christ, Discipleship

Experiencing the Living Word
Joan Huyser-Honig | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Discussion Questions, Article about Worship and the Sacraments
Joan Huyser-Honig and Joyce Ann Zimmerman discuss how to help scripture readers, worship planners, and congregations experience the living Word in fresh, embodied ways. Includes recommended resources and discussion questions.
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Scripture Reading, Worship Planning, Leading Worship

The Kingdom of Heaven is Like
Joyce Ann Zimmerman | The Sunday Website
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Joyce Ann Zimmerman offers a series of jumping-off points for preaching Matthew 13:24-43. In the three comparisons in this passage, the kingdom of heaven comprises discernment, growing into maturity, and transformation.
Matthew 13:24-43
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Kingdom Of God, Discernment, Maturity, Parables

Paschal Mystery
Joyce Ann Zimmerman | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Theology
Joyce Ann Zimmerman writes that the paschal mystery of dying and rising with Christ is the pulse of our Christian life. When we surrender to God, we are transformed. (Based on Luke 22:19; Philippians 2:8-9.)
Luke 22:19; Philippians 2:8-9
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Suffering, Crucifixion, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Surrender

Selling All That We Have
Joyce Ann Zimmerman | The Sunday Website
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Joyce Ann Zimmerman offers a series of jumping-off points for preaching Matthew 13:44-52. We have already come upon the extreme good we spend our lives seeking; the challenge is to give everything to attain it.
Matthew 13:44-52
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Parables, Kingdom Of God, Sacrifice, Treasure

Silence's Scintillating Divine Speech
Joyce Ann Zimmerman | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
Joyce Ann Zimmerman explores the role of silence in worship proposing that it aids our recollection, meditation, and our praise.
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Silence, Worship, Worship Planning

Peace to Thomas and His Witnesses
Kathleen Harmon | The Sunday Website
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This brief commentary on the disciples seeing the resurrected Jesus from Luke 24:35-48 offers insight on doubt and the credibility of an eyewitness.
Luke 24:35-48
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Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Thomas, Witness, Unbelief

The Voice that Calls
Joyce Ann Zimmerman | The Sunday Website
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Joyce Ann Zimmerman offers a series of jumping-off points for preaching John 10:1-10. The metaphor of the Good Shepherd teaches us that Christ knows and cares for us, and that we must respond to his call.
John 10:1-10
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Shepherd, Calling/vocation, Jesus Christ, Obedience

All the World
Joyce Ann Zimmerman | The Sunday Website
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Joyce Ann Zimmerman offers a series of jumping-off points for preaching Matthew 28:16-20. “Jesus chooses to complete his work of salvation through us. We must choose to take up his Great Commission.”
Matthew 28:16-20
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Commissioning, Ascension, Mission

Preparing to Remember the Reformation
Robert J Batastini | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Discussion Questions, Article about Church History
Video of a presentation by a panel of Protestant and Catholic scholars, pastors, and musicians, on how the Reformation has been remembered in the past and lessons for the present. (Length: 40:40)
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Ecumenism, Reformation, Roman Catholic, Memory

The Risen Life
Joyce Ann Zimmerman | The Sunday Website
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Joyce Ann Zimmerman shares a series of jumping-off points for preaching John 11:1-45 and Ezekiel 37:12-14. “Belief in Jesus unties us from the limits of human experience and frees us for the eternity of risen Life.”...
Ezekiel 37:12-14; John 11:1-45
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Death, Lent, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Freedom

Do Likewise
Joyce Ann Zimmerman | The Sunday Website
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Jesus’ washing of the disciples’ feet is a symbolic act that teaches us that our eternity will be one of self-giving. Reflections by Joyce Ann Zimmerman on John 13:1-15, the passage traditionally associated with Maundy Thursday.
John 13:1-15
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Lent, Maundy Thursday, Service, Lectionary

This Is Glory
Joyce Ann Zimmerman | The Sunday Website
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Jesus’ journey to the cross is a steady descent toward humiliation. But this humiliation is transformed into exaltation and glory. Good Friday reflections by Joyce Ann Zimmerman on John 18:1-19:42.
John 18, 19
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Good Friday, Lent, Jesus Christ, Crucifixion

Peace I Send You
Joyce Ann Zimmerman | The Sunday Website
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
What is the peace Christ gives to us, and how do we take it out into the world? Joyce Ann Zimmerman offers a series of jumping-off points for preaching John 20:19-23.
John 20:19-23
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Pentecost, Mission, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Gifts

Glorifying and Praising God
Joyce Ann Zimmerman | The Sunday Website
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This resource offers key words and insights from the Gospel readings for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services: Luke 1:26-38, 2:1-20; John 1:1-18, and Matthew 1.
Matthew 1; Luke 1:26-38, 2:1-20; John 1:1-18
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Christmas, Glory, Light

White as Light
Joyce Ann Zimmerman | The Sunday Website
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this commentary, Joyce Ann Zimmerman offers key phrases and insights on the transfiguration of Jesus from Matthew 17:1-9 and connects it with the call of Abram from Genesis 12:1-4.
Genesis 12:1-4; Matthew 17:1-9
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Lent, Transfiguration, Listening To God, Abraham (biblical Patriarch)

You Will Live
Joyce Ann Zimmerman | The Sunday Website
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
“We are to be God’s love made visible, that the world may see Jesus, come to the truth, and choose to live in faithful love.” Joyce Ann Zimmerman offers several springboards for preaching John 14:15-21.
John 14:15-21
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Trinity, Commandments, Love
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