Resources on holy week

Leading the Psalms of Lent and Holy Week

Joe Simmons | GIA Soundboard

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

Joe Simmons offers suggestions for cantors in leading the singing of Psalms 22; 51; 91; 130 during Lent and Holy Week.

Psalms 22, 51, 91, 130

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Cantor, Lament, God's Presence, Protection

Poem for Holy Week

Erin Ramsey-Tooher | Global Worship

Artwork, Poetry

This poem for Holy Week, written by Erin Ramsey-Tooher, says, "Today is a day of taste and touch. It is a day of earthiness, of remembrance." Resource includes artwork titled "The Washing of the Feet."

John 13:1-5

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Holy Week, Foot-washing, God's Presence

Alone (A Sermon for Holy Week)

Chris Thomas | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Poetry, Prayer

We worship and serve a God who has literally walked this earth and felt what we have felt. We worship and serve a Christ who has even felt the horrifying pain of loneliness! And in that...

Mark 15:33-39

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Holy Week, Prayer, Work Of Jesus Christ, God's Presence

Christ Has Gone Before You

Joanna Harader | Together in Worship

Benediction or Blessing

Joanna Harader offers a benediction for Holy Week, inviting listeners to be "open to receiving whatever is offered" remembering God has gone before us and goes with us still.

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Holy Week, Rejoicing, Faithfulness, God's Oneness

Praying in the Holy Ghost

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | The Spurgeon Center

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A sermon on Jude 20 by Charles Spurgeon, who says that the text's description of "praying in the Holy Spirit" offers a test and a direction for all of our prayers.

Jude 20

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Prayer, Holy Spirit, Spirit, C. H. Spurgeon

Ascension, Holy Spirit, Trinity, and Love

James Orr | Homiletic and Pastoral Review

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This set of Catholic homilies focuses on the joy of loving (John 15:9-17), evangelism and the ascension (Acts 1:1-11), the Risen Lord's presence (Acts 1:15-26), the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-11), and the Trinity (Romans 8:14-17).

John 15:9-17; Acts 1:1-11, 15-26, 2:1-11 Romans 8:14-17

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Roman Catholic, Love Your Neighbor, Ascension, Trinity

Living Holy Lives

Carolyn C Brown | Worshiping With Children

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase, Service Outline or Song Suggestions, Children's Sermon or Lesson

Carolyn Brown offers children's worship resources on these themes: intercession for leaders (Deuteronomy 34:1-12), God's presence (Psalms 90:1-6, 13-17), loving God and others (Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18; Matthew 22:34-46), holiness (Psalm 1), and leadership (1 Thessalonians 2:1-8).

Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18; Deuteronomy 34 Psalms 1, 90:1-6, 13-17

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Holiness, Moses, Golden Rule, Leadership

God’s holy presence

Joan Stott | The Timeless Psalms

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Call to Worship, Prayer of Praise or Thanksgiving

This worship resource by Joan Stott features a call to worship, prayers of praise, and a personal meditation for Jesus' Transfiguration based on Psalm 99. Where and with whom do you most experience God’s holiness?

Psalm 99

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Transfiguration, God's Presence, God's Holiness, God King

The Presence of God after Resurrection Day

David Vincent Meconi | Homiletic and Pastoral Review

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

David Vincent Meconi offers five homilies for the latter half of the Easter season, focusing particularly on Jesus' continued post-Easter presence and the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Luke 24:13-35; John 10:1-10, 14:1-12, 15-21 Acts 1:1-11

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Easter, Feast Of The Ascension, God's Presence, Jesus

Keeping in Step with the Spirit

Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 5 more types

This third service plan in a Pentecost series entitled, "Catching God's Wind," uses Romans 8:5-11 and Galatians 5:25 to focus on our responsibility to keep in step with the Holy Spirit.

Romans 8:5-11; Galatians 5:25

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Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Obedience, God's Presence

Holy God, Holy Lives

Rob Toornstra | Reformed Worship

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Service Outline or Song Suggestions

This sermon series outline for Lent draws from Leviticus to focus on the theme of holy living.

Leviticus 1:1-9, 8:1-13, 13:1-8; 16 17

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Holiness, Lent, God's Presence, Offerings

Disoriented: Preaching Notes

Nathalie Nelson Parker | Discipleship Ministries

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Nathalie Nelson Parker's preaching notes speak of the Holy Spirit's power that helps us in the midst of suffering (Job 1:1, 2:1-10). Provides clickable links to resources, including planning notes, hymn suggestions, faith formation, and graphics....

Job 1:1, 2:1-10

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Faithfulness, God's Presence, God's Sovereignty, Power Of The Holy Spirit

Search Results for "holy week" on Hymnary.org

O Lord, Who Through This Holy WeekPD
O Love, How DeepPD

Ah, Holy JesusPD
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God Present and Active

Dale J Cooper | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Prayer

On the occasion of Pentecost Day, Dale Cooper reflects on the ministry of the Holy Spirit as "the vibrant presence and power of the risen Lord." Also included is a prayer by Hildebert of Lavardin.

Acts 2:17

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Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Generosity, God's Presence

Pentecost Change

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this sermon starter for Pentecost on Acts 2:1-12, David Lose reflects on how the Holy Spirit can "grant us both the creativity and the courage to enter into [the] spirit of invention and experimentation."

Acts 2:1-12

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Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Change, Creativity

Feel the Spirit!

Arthur Landwehr | Arthur Landwehr Sermons

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon, Arthur Landwehr uses John 16:12-16 to preach on the Holy Spirit and how it enables the church to bring God's presence to the world.

John 16:12-16

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Holy Spirit, God's Presence, The Church

Sent: Faith Formation

Discipleship Ministries

Discussion Questions, Closing Prayer

This Bible study for John 14:23-29 reflects on the ways that God is present to us through the Holy Spirit. Provides clickable links to additional resources, including planning and preaching notes, hymn suggestions, and graphics.

John 14:23-29

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Peace, Holy Spirit, God's Presence, Advocate

The Comforter

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | The Spurgeon Center

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon on John 14:26, Charles Spurgeon discusses the work of the Holy Spirit as comforter, and also reflects on other translations of "paraclete" - teacher and advocate.

John 14:26

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Love, Comfort, Simeon, Holy Spirit

May the glory of the Lord continue forever!

Joan Stott | The Timeless Psalms

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Call to Worship, Prayer of Praise or Thanksgiving

Joan Stott offers a call to worship, prayers, and a personal meditation on Psalm 104:24-35 for the Day of Pentecost. The phrase "God's Sacred Presence" signifies the work of the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 104:24-35

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Pentecost, Praise, Rejoicing, God's Presence

Hope Is on the Way Advent Series

Jarrod Johnston | Ministry Matters

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 4 more types

Jarrod Johnston provides a seven week sermon series for Advent to Epiphany that emphasizes watchfulness, joyful repentance, trust, and hope. Downloads of a graphic and service outlines with scripted elements are also available.

Matthew 1:18-25, 3:1-12, 11:2-11, 24:36-44; Luke 2:1-20 John 1:1-18

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Advent, Waiting, God's Presence, Preaching

Creator, Counselor, Sanctifier, Power

Mary Anne Isaak | Re-Worship

Prayer

Mary Anne Isaak offers a pastoral prayer for Pentecost, drawing on several scriptural examples of the Holy Spirit's activity (Genesis 1:2; Acts 2:3; Romans 8:26; 1 Corinthians 6:19; and 2 Peter 1:21).

Genesis 1:2; Acts 2:3 Romans 8:26

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Pentecost, Creation, God's Presence, Holy Spirit