Sermons on the Gospel Readings

One life changed the course of history -- and the accounts of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection contained in the New Testament gospels provide stirring evidence of how God's Son offers new birth to humanity. In this complete set of insightful and inspiring sermons for every Sunday and major celebration in the church year, an experienced group of five master preachers skillfully articulates the timeless truths embedded in the Cycle B gospel texts of the Revised Common Lectionary. Their eloquent messages weave together dynamic stories and illustrations that breathe fresh life into the scriptures, and share with readers an astute understanding of the meaning of Jesus' message and ministry for contemporary living. Offering a vision of God's unconditional love and the grace-filled life, this volume passionately proclaims the Good News, provides a wealth of sermon seeds, and revitalizes the faith of anyone who reads it.

This essential resource is useful for:
- Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts
- Inspiring preaching illustrations and sermon starters
- Understanding scripture passages
- Adult study and discussion groups
- Personal devotions and Bible study

Robert J. Elder has served churches in New Jersey, Texas, and Oregon during more than three decades in parish ministry.He is a graduate of Trinity University (B.A.), Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and Drew University Theological School (D.Min.).

John Smylie is the rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Casper, Wyoming. Previously he served as the dean of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Spokane, Washington.

Kristin Borsgard Wee is currently the pastor of Nativity Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Weeki Wachee, Florida. She is an accomplished bassoonist with music degrees from St. Olaf College (B.A.) and the Manhattan School of Music (M.M.), and she also holds an M.Div. degree from Wartburg Theological Seminary.

Robert Leslie Holmes has served large Presbyterian churches in six states and taught preaching, worship, and pastoral leadership on six continents as well as throughout North America. Holmes holds a Ph.D. degree in communication and a D.Min. degree in pastoral psychology.

Steven Molin is the senior pastor of Our Savior's Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Stillwater, Minnesota. He is a graduate of Concordia University (St. Paul, Minnesota) and Luther Theological Seminary.