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By Jennifer Forrester
This article is featured in the The Abingdon Preaching Annual 2023 issue of Abingdon Preaching Annual We are sharing it here to support your preaching work in… read more

January 1, 2023: Hitting the Road with Jesus

By William H. Willimon
Encountering the text: The Sunday after Christmas always presents us preachers with some rather predictable challenges. After the joy of Christmas (particularly on a year when… read more

Sermon Options: January 1, 2023

By Ministry Matters
THANKSGIVING DAY Isaiah 63:7-9 In the United States, the last Thursday in November is celebrated as Thanksgiving Day. However, I would suggest that we also unofficially make the … read more

Worship Connection: January 1, 2023

By Nancy C. Townley
First Sunday after Christmas Color: White Scripture Readings: Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2: 13-23 CALLS TO WORSHIP Call to Worship #1:L:… read more

Worship Elements: January 1, 2023

By Ministry Matters
First Sunday after Christmas Color: White Scripture Readings: Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2: 13-23 Theme Ideas The psalmist puts it well:… read more