{"product_id":"9781501815157","title":"The Abingdon Preaching Annual 2017: Planning Sermons and Services for Fifty-Two Sundays","description":"\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Abingdon Preaching Annual 2017\u003c\/em\u003e includes:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Primary Theme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fleshed out with brief, pithy nuggets of thought, idea jump-starters, or questions designed to spur the preacher’s imagination.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSecondary or Parallel Themes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Two or three themes or streams of thought that are related to but separate from the primary theme offered. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWorship Helps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Including Gathering Prayer, Collect, Pastoral Prayer, Congregational Prayer, Responsive Reading, and a Closing Prayer or Benediction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopical Essays\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e These 700 word essays cover a variety of current and critical topics for the preacher—contributed by leading homileticians. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFull Sermons\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The full text from six to twelve sermons will be included.  These sermons will highlight best practices, unique approaches, and fresh voices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSermon Series Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This section will briefly outline and describe ideas for unique sermon series based on lectionary readings. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"As a weekly preacher, I often find that preparing for preaching and crafting sermons are spiritual disciplines for me.  It is a time in which I try to quiet all of the other 'to do' lists that occupy much of my ministry.  This resource from Abingdon Press will now be a partner in those conversations, almost like a new personal devotional guide.  I am grateful for additional voices who can help me make space for God’s Living Word.\" - Shannon J Kershner, Pastor, Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago, IL\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The Abingdon Preaching Annual is a valuable resource for today’s preacher seeking to offer sermons with theological depth and thematic clarity.  It seeks to activate the preacher’s own reflection and imagination in the challenging task of weekly preaching.\" - Alyce M. McKenzie, Le Van Professor of Preaching and Worship Director, The Perkins Center for Preaching Excellence\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abingdon Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47177372532976,"sku":"9781501815157","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781501815157_p0.jpg?v=1763708731","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781501815157","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}