Lee Griess

Share God's truth in words that engage not only the mind but also the heart with this complete set of insightful and inspiring sermons based on Gospel texts from Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary. Five outstanding preachers from diverse denominations skillfully weave together scripture with dynamic stories and illustrations to create eloquent messages for every Sunday and major celebration in the Church year. These stirring sermons pull readers into God's Word by combining deep biblical grounding with 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 collection of model messages from an experienced group of master preachers passionately proclaims the Good News, provides a wealth of sermon seeds, and revitalizes the faith of anyone who reads them. 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 Charles L. Aaron Jr. is the pastor of Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Garland, Texas. Aaron is a graduate of Lambuth College (B. A.), Memphis State University (M. S.), Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University (M. Div.), and Union Theological Seminary in Virginia (Ph. D. in Old Testament). Lee Griess is the Assistant to the Bishop for Mission and Outreach in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Nebraska Synod. Prior to that he served for 15 years as the senior pastor of Luther Memorial Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Mark Ellingsen has had a rich and varied career as both a parish pastor and a seminary professor. Ellingsen is now on the faculty of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, the largest historic African-American seminary in the United States. Wayne Brouwer has been a pastor in the Christian Reformed denomination for nearly three decades, serving congregations in both Canada and the United States (most recently Harderwyk Ministries in Holland, Michigan). He holds degrees from Dordt College (B. A.), Calvin Theological Seminary (M. Div., Th. M.), and McMaster University (M. A., Ph. D.). Chris Ewing has ministered to both French- and English-speaking congregations of the Presbyterian and United Churches of Canada, serving most recently at St. Paul's United Church in Kindersley, Saskatchewan. Ewing is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, McGill University, and Presbyterian College (Montreal).

Pastor Griess' sermons are the kind that make you keep coming back Sunday after Sunday. Lee Griess knows how to keep his congregation listening. He draws his listeners (and readers) in with fascinating, contemporary illustrations, and then hits home with the central truth and message of the gospel text. His strong preaching and teaching are responsible for the attendance of over 100 adults who come to his Adult Bible Study every week. Sermon titles in this book include: Overcoming Temptations (Luke 4:1-13) Yes, But How? (Luke 13:1-9) Playboy or Plowboy: Let the Party Begin (Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32) Cut Down and Lifted Up (Luke 23:1-49) The Ultimate Mystery (Luke 18:1--19:42) Real Solutions to Real Problems (John 21:1-19) Strike Up the Band (John 13:31-35) Lee Griess is the Senior Pastor of Luther Memorial Church, Omaha, Nebraska. Prior to his calling there, he was Director of Ministry Resources for Stephen's Ministry, St. Louis, Missouri. He has served other congregations in Nebraska and was a missionary to Japan for seven years. While serving as Pioneer Evangelist in Tokyo and Sapporo, he helped establish Shin-Sapporo Lutheran Church.