The Sermon for Children
An article of suggestions for making the children's message, or children's sermon, thoughtful, engaging, and integrated into the rest of the liturgy.
Preparing to Hear the Word This Week at 91ÁÔÆæ
A short prayer and reflection for preparing to hear the word in weekly worship.
The Paradox of Christmas (sermon full text)
The full text of a short meditation on the Paradox of Christmas.
Peace and Justice in 91ÁÔÆæ
We worship someone who came "to preach good news to the poor and to release the oppressed."
Practical tips for introducing peacemaking into worship services
These tips provide a practical application of peacemaking to worship services.
Unwrapping the Gift of Music from Other Cultures
Have you noticed all the clues that God loves diversity? Iona Community members can help you introduce music that reflects the gifts of Christians from "every tribe and language and people and nation."
Preaching and Teaching from Romans: God's Gospel, God's Son, God's Righteousness
This day-long continuing education seminar featured three sessions on preaching and teaching themes from the book of Romans, based on the speaker's commentary on Romans in the New Interpreter's Bible series. Part 1 of 3.
Preaching and Teaching from Romans: All Israel's and the Church's Task
This day-long continuing education seminar featured three sessions on preaching and teaching themes from the book of Romans, based on the speaker's commentary on Romans in the New Interpreter's Bible series. Part 3 of 3.
Preaching and Teaching from Romans: New Exodus, New Creation, New Humanity
This day-long continuing education seminar featured three sessions on preaching and teaching themes from the book of Romans, based on the speaker's commentary on Romans in the New Interpreter's Bible series. Part 2 of 3.
Freedom and Framework, Spirit and Truth: Recovering Biblical 91ÁÔÆæ - N.T. Wright
Biblically correct worship—is there such a thing?