{"product_id":"sermons-on-the-first-readings-series-ii-cycle-a-paperback","title":"Sermons on the First Readings: Series II, Cycle A - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTony S. Everett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSchuyler Rhodes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStan Purdum\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern life presents many difficult and challenging situations -- but as the Hebrew scriptures tell us in rich detail, that's nothing new for God's people. Indeed, the Bible shares the epic story of how God's 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 God's continuing presence -- and the possibilities that offers for our lives, our churches, and the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis essential resource is useful for: \u003cbr\u003e - Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts\u003cbr\u003e - Inspiring preaching illustrations and sermon starters\u003cbr\u003e - Understanding scripture passages\u003cbr\u003e - Bible study and discussion groups\u003cbr\u003e - Personal devotions and inspirational reading \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTony S. Everett\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchuyler Rhodes\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStan Purdum\u003c\/b\u003e is the pastor of Centenary United Methodist Church in Waynesburg, Ohio. Stan is a graduate of Youngstown State University, Methodist Theological School in Ohio, and Drew University Theological School. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid J. Kalas\u003c\/b\u003e is the pastor of First United Methodist Church in Whitewater, Wisconsin. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and Union Theological Seminary of Virginia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimothy J. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is currently the senior pastor of First United Methodist Church in Millersville, Pennsylvania. Smith received his M.Div. degree with an emphasis on preaching and worship from United Theological Seminary and his B.A. degree in American history from Millersville University.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 412\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.01 x 8.41 x 6.15 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 20, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45883376206021,"sku":"9780788024511","price":54.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/Azocy5W62L9780788024511.webp?v=1771811979","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/sermons-on-the-first-readings-series-ii-cycle-a-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}