Resources on Christ The King Sunday

Topical Study on Christ the King Christ the King Sunday focuses our worship on the cosmic character of Christ's reign over the world. It is a proclamation to all that everything in creation and culture must submit to Christ and an invitation to actively and joyfully submit to his rule.

Holidays Article by James Bratt https://reformedjournal.com/blog/2005/11/16/holidays/ Article by James Bratt Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Thanksgiving , Holiday , Thanksgiving Day Source: Reformed Journal James D. Bratt reflects on his favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, and observes how the concept of completing and resting from labor coincides with the emphases of Christ the King Sunday.

Jesus Christ, How Now, My King? Article by Sharmila Rego http://www.hprweb.com/2014/11/jesus-christ-how-now-my-king/ Article by Sharmila Rego Topics: King , Kingdom of God , Jesus , Sacraments Source: Homiletic and Pastoral Review This article ponders what it means to claim Jesus Christ as King in our lives, and where and how we see the Kingdom of God prevailing on this earth.

Raised to Live and Rule Element of Worship https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship-planning/season-of-saints-2017-series-overview/christ-the-king-sunday-2017-planning-notes/christ-the-king-sunday-2017-additional-resources Element of Worship Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Resurrection , Kingdom of God Source: Discipleship Ministries An offertory prayer for Christ the King Sunday, based on Ephesians 1:15-23. Recognizes Christ as the "Lord of resurrection power," and asks for grace to "make his reign visible in people's lives."

Psalm 93 Worship Resources Element of Worship by Joan Stott http://www.thetimelesspsalms.net/w_resources/rnchristking[34]b_2018.htm Element of Worship by Joan Stott Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Reign of God , Attributes of God Source: The Timeless Psalms This Psalm 93 call to worship, prayers of praise, and personal meditation take up the theme of Christ the King--how we come to worship God our King, and God's nature and being, reign, and sovereign grace....

Prayer for Christ the King Sunday Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/11/prayer-for-christ-king-sunday.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Christ , Prayer , Kingdom of God Source: Re-Worship This resource features a prayer for Christ the King Sunday. It is a prayer of confession and thanksgiving - confessing the times we forsake Christ's Lordship, and thanksgiving for His constant presence despite ourselves.

Prayers of the People: Christ the King Element of Worship by Richard J Fairchild https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/11/prayers-of-people-christ-king.html Element of Worship by Richard J Fairchild Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Prayer , Thanksgiving , Intercession Source: Re-Worship This is a prayer of thanksgiving and intercession for Christ the King Sunday written by Richard Fairchild.

Christ the King Sermon Starter/Outline by John F Kavanaugh http://liturgy.slu.edu/ChristKingC2016/theword_engaged.html Sermon Starter/Outline by John F Kavanaugh Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Jesus , Violence , Servant Leadership Source: The Sunday Website In this commentary on Luke 23 and Colossians 1, John Kavanaugh reflects on the counter-cultural mode of Jesus' sovereignty, writing: "[Jesus'] reign subverts our notion of kingship."

Christ the King Sermon Starter/Outline by Bernard of Clairvaux http://liturgy.slu.edu/ChristKingC2016/theword_journey.html Sermon Starter/Outline by Bernard of Clairvaux Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Jesus , Heart Source: The Sunday Website A meditation from Bernard of Clairvaux on Christ's eternal and heavenly kingdom that comes to rule in our hearts.

Benediction: Be Christ's agent Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/11/commission-benediction-proper-29a.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Christ , King , Love , Mercy Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst presents Bruce Prewer's sending words for “Christ the King” or “Reign of Christ” Sunday. "You cannot be a mini-Christ to everyone who is in trouble but you can be Christ’s agent for some."

Christ the King Sunday: No King but Caesar? Service Outline by April Fiet http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/153324780200/christ-the-king-sunday-no-king-but-caesar Service Outline by April Fiet Topics: Christ the King Sunday , King , Worship Planning Source: Global Worship This blog post highlights several resources for Christ the King Sunday, including several reflections, a sermon on Psalm 95:1-7, a children's lesson, and music.

Prayers of Confession on King Element of Worship by The Pastor's Workshop https://thepastorsworkshop.com/prayers-of-confession-on-king/ Element of Worship by The Pastor's Workshop Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Prayer , Repentance , Sin Source: The Pastor's Workshop This prayer of confession which acknowledges Christ as King, is suitable for use on Christ the King Sunday, during Eastertide, ordinary time, or in a series on the office of Christ as king.

Where I Learn to Believe Again Sermon Illustration by Robert Lee http://day1.org/8097-rebert_w_lee_iv_christ_the_king_where_i_learn_to_believe_again Sermon Illustration by Robert Lee Topics: Advent , Incarnation , Illustration Source: Day1 In this sermon illustration for Christ the King Sunday, Robert Lee uses a scene from "Star Trek: The Next Generation" to demonstrate that through the Incarnation, Christ came to sit at our table on Earth.

Lessons and Carols for Christ the King Sunday Service Outline by Emily Cooper https://www.reformedworship.org/article/september-2001/christ-king-festival-scripture-and-song-last-sunday-christian-year Service Outline by Emily Cooper Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Incarnation , Worship Planning Source: Reformed Worship This festival of scripture and song for the Feast of Christ the King celebrates Jesus’ conquering of sin and death, his eternal reign, and our identity as a royal priesthood sharing in his reign.

Christ the King Sunday 2018 — Graphics & Resources Element of Worship https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship-planning/november-2018-post-pentecost-worship-planning-series/christ-the-king-sunday-2018-planning-notes/christ-the-king-sunday-2018-graphics-resources Element of Worship Topics: Offering , Hope , Despair , Gift Source: Discipleship Ministries An offertory prayer for Christ the King Sunday based on Revelation 1:4-8. The prayer expresses the desire to dedicate both the gifts and the lives of the congregation "for shaping a world of love."

Christ the King/ Reign of Christ Sunday for Children Children's Sermon by Carolyn C Brown http://worshipingwithchildren.blogspot.com/2013/10/year-c-christ-king-reign-of-christ_23.html Children's Sermon by Carolyn C Brown Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Jesus , Children Source: Worshiping With Children Carolyn Brown looks at the concept of Christ the King/Reign of Christ with regard to how it can be explained for children worship. She gives visual suggestions with explanations, song suggestions, and reviews pertinent texts.

Collect: Christ the King Sunday Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/11/collect-christ-king-sunday.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Christ the King Sunday , King , Prayer , Sorrow Source: Re-Worship Here’s a prayer for Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday before Advent, written by Bruce Prewer. It is a prayer to be united with the vulnerability and humility of Christ in his earthly body.

Christ the King who Suffered Sermon Illustration by Scott Hoezee http://cep.calvinseminary.edu/sermon-starters/proper-29c/?type=the_lectionary_gospel Sermon Illustration by Scott Hoezee Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Advent , Jesus , Heaven Source: Center for Excellence in Preaching A commentary on Luke 23:33-43 and Christ the King Sunday. "Jesus in one sense gave in to the taunts on the cross—but in so doing he turned those taunts on their head."

Christ the King! Devotional by Mark D Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/christ-king Devotional by Mark D Roberts Topics: Christ the King Sunday , King Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling This devotion for Christ the King Sunday on Psalm 21 suggests that in anticipation of what is to come, and in recognition that Christ is King even today, we celebrate him and his reign.

Children, Worship, and Christ the King Children's Sermon by Carolyn C Brown http://worshipingwithchildren.blogspot.com/2012/11/year-b-proper-29-reign-of-christ-or.html Children's Sermon by Carolyn C Brown Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Power , Truth , Year Source: Worshiping With Children In this children's sermon resource, Carolyn Brown offers ideas and practical materials to help children engage in worship on Christ the King Sunday.

Christ the King Sermon Starter/Outline http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/christ-the-king-christ-the-king-sunday-colossians-1 Sermon Starter/Outline Topics: Christ the King Sunday , King , Divinity of Christ , Creation Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship A worship service for Christ the King Sunday with the theme of Christ as King, not only of the church but of all creation. He is the framework around which all things are oriented.