Resources on holy week

Jesus, Community, Paraclete, Holy Spirit

See How They Love One Another

Dorothy C Bass | The Christian Reflection Project

Article about Scripture

This article suggests that just as athletes train and practice some sport, so our life within Christian communities trains us for the moment when we will need words, strength, and the Holy Spirit's wisdom.

Forgiveness, Love, Holy Spirit, Community

Receiving the Word

Holly Hearon | Working Preacher

This commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 focuses on "receiving the word" through others, through the Holy Spirit, and not just for ourselves.

1 Thessalonians 1

Holy Spirit, Paul, Word, Community

Sent: Planning Notes

Discipleship Ministries

These planning notes are based on John 14:23-29 where Jesus promises the Holy Spirit. Provides clickable links to additional resources, including preaching notes, hymn suggestions, faith formation, and graphics.

John 14:23-29

Community, Worship Planning, Holy Spirit, Sending

Can We Talk?

Joanna M Adams | Day1

This sermon on Pentecost, based on Acts 2:6-11&14-17, reminds us that the Holy Spirit enables us to communicate and connect with one another, even to people who are different from us.

Acts 2:6-11, 14-17

Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Community, Acts

Embodied: Planning Notes

Discipleship Ministries

Planning notes for a series strive to illuminate the new possibilities inaugurated by the Holy Spirit for a loving community (John 17:20-26). Provides clickable links to resources, including preaching notes, hymn suggestions, faith formation, and graphics....

John 17:20-26

Love, Community, Holy Spirit, Pentecost

One Body, Many Members

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Karoline Lewis offers some interpretive guidelines for 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, suggesting sermons based on the themes of unity, vocation, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and self-acceptance.

1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Unity, Community, Vocation, Holy Spirit

Evaluations

Katie Roelofs | Reformed Worship

Reflecting on the value of receiving worship evaluations from congregations, Katie Roelofs' article recognizes that the Holy Spirit works in many ways; this means embracing unfamiliar worship styles, celebrating diversity, and praying regularly.

Church, Worship Planning, Community, Diversity

Signs the Spirit Has Left the Building

David Fitch | Missio Alliance

David Fitch suggests that trying to control the activity of the Holy Spirit, or judging the spirituality of others, may be signs that the Holy Spirit has left.

Community, Holy Spirit, Spirituality, Fruit Of The Spirit

Living by the Energy of God

David Haxton Carswell Read | Princeton Theological Commons

An audio-recorded sermon from the Princeton Theological Commons on the power of the Holy Spirit within a community. .

Holy Spirit, Community, Power, Strength

All (not each) of them were filled

Bradley E Schmeling | The Christian Century

In this reflection on the coming of the Holy Spirit, Bradley Schmeling emphasizes that it was a community event, not an individualized devotional experience.

Acts 2:1-12

Pentecost, Language, Holy Spirit, Community

Spiritual Driveway Moments

Scott Kenefake | Day1

Scott Kenefake's sermon on Acts 2:1-8, 12-13 notes that Pentecost marks the formation of a new community in the church, and that Christians often "insulate themselves from the unpredictable, demanding, transforming nature of the Spirit."

Acts 2:1-8, 12-13

Community, Conversion, Eucharist, 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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Vibrant Isn’t about Busy

Colleen Reiss Vermeulen | Homiletic and Pastoral Review

Article, Article about Church Life and Leadership

Colleen Vermeulen's article discusses, from the Catholic tradition, the difference between a church being busy (i.e., offering a lot of programs) and being a "discipling community" that promotes spiritual growth.

Catechesis, Discipleship, Community, Spiritual Growth

Baptism, Beliefs, and Behavior

Ben E Helmer | Episcopal Church

Ben Helmer's Pentecost sermon says that baptism is "the sacrament which empowers us all for ministry" and that the baptismal covenant includes both beliefs and behavior.

Pentecost, Promises, Church, Covenant

More Than Emotion

Doug Bratt | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 by Doug Bratt, who focuses on Paul's descriptions of the overflowing love that God engedners in us, empowering us to love even those outside our circle of friends and family.

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Community, Enemies, Hate, Holy Spirit

Embracing the Gift of Pentecost

John van de Laar | Sacredise

In this reflection on Acts 2:1-13, John van de Laar highlights that at Pentecost the disciples were receiving the “new” law of love and were the “first fruits” of God's diverse and inclusive community.

Acts 2:1-13

Community, Holy Spirit, Law, Pentecost

Putting the Pieces Together

Arthur Landwehr | Arthur Landwehr Sermons

Arthur Landwehr's sermon notes on Romans 8:6-19 contrast the lower nature with life in the Spirit. "The Spirit is given within the church to those who are willing to share completely with Christ including his sufferings."

Romans 8:6-19

Holy Spirit, Faith, Love, Suffering

Resurrection Remix

Meri-Li Douglas | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 1 more types

A collection of cultural resources including resurrection stories of the early church and examples from modern times to use in a Strengthening the Community worship service on Acts 2:42-27.

Acts 2:42-47

Resurrection, Community, Pentecost, God's Presence

Empowered: Planning Notes

Discipleship Ministries

Planning notes are provided for a Pentecost series based on Acts 2:1-21. Provides clickable links to additional resources, including preaching notes, hymn suggestions, faith formation, and graphics.

Acts 2:1-21

Pentecost, Community, Holy Spirit, Spirit

Hope: Preaching Notes

Heather Heinzman Lear | Discipleship Ministries

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Discussion Questions

Heather Heinzman Lear's preaching notes for Revelation 21:1-6, emphasize our call to participate in God's redemption plan. Provides clickable links to additional resources, including planning notes, hymn suggestions, faith formation, and graphics.

Revelation 21:1-6