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.

Christ the King Prayer Prayer of Praise or Thanksgiving by Richard J Fairchild https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/11/prayers-of-people-christ-king.html Prayer of Praise or Thanksgiving by Richard J Fairchild Topics: Christ the King Sunday , 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 Preparation or Illustration by John F Kavanaugh http://liturgy.slu.edu/ChristKingC2016/theword_engaged.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration 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 Preparation or Illustration by Bernard of Clairvaux http://liturgy.slu.edu/ChristKingC2016/theword_journey.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration 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.

Christ the King Sunday Worship Planning Sermon Preparation or Illustration http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/christ-the-king-sunday Sermon Preparation or Illustration Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Worship Planning Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Worship resources, including sample worship services, introductory essays, scripture suggestions, sermon suggestions, music suggestions, and liturgical suggestions for Christ the King Sunday.

Christ the King Sunday: No King but Caesar? Service Outline or Song Suggestions by April Fiet http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/153324780200/christ-the-king-sunday-no-king-but-caesar Service Outline or Song Suggestions 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.

Hymns for Christ the King Sunday Service Outline or Song Suggestions https://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/worship/singing-the-faith-plus/lectionary/sunday-25-november/ Service Outline or Song Suggestions Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Joy , God, the King , Rejoicing Source: Methodist UK A list of suggested hymns for Christ the King Sunday, appropriate for the following texts: 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-18; Revelation 1:4-8; John 18: 33-37; Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14; and Psalm 93.

Christ the King Sunday 2018 — Graphics & Resources Offering Liturgy or Prayer 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 Offering Liturgy or Prayer 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."

Prayer for Christ the King Sunday Prayer by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/11/prayer-for-christ-king-sunday.html Prayer 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.

Christ the King Sunday Assurance of Pardon by Nathan Nettleton https://staging.laughingbird.net/index.php/occasion/ap29/2023-11-26/ Assurance of Pardon by Nathan Nettleton Topics: Christ the King Sunday , King , Judgment , Shepherd Source: Laughingbird Staging This page contains suggestions for planning worship on Christ the King Sunday, as well as links to sermons based on Ephesians 1:15-23; Ezekiel 34:11-24; and Matthew 25:31-46.

Christ the King who Suffered Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Scott Hoezee http://cep.calvinseminary.edu/sermon-starters/proper-29c/?type=the_lectionary_gospel Sermon Preparation or 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! Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Mark D Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/christ-king Scripture Meditation or Sermon 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.

Christ the King Scripture Meditation or Sermon http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/christ-the-king-christ-the-king-sunday-colossians-1 Scripture Meditation or Sermon 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.

Lessons and Carols for Christ the King Sunday Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Emily Cooper https://www.reformedworship.org/article/september-2001/christ-king-festival-scripture-and-song-last-sunday-christian-year Service Outline or Song Suggestions 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.

Collect: Christ the King Sunday Prayer by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/11/collect-christ-king-sunday.html Prayer 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.

Children, Worship, and Christ the King Children's Sermon or Lesson by Carolyn C Brown http://worshipingwithchildren.blogspot.com/2012/11/year-b-proper-29-reign-of-christ-or.html Children's Sermon or Lesson 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 Preparation or Illustration by Reginald H Fuller http://liturgy.slu.edu/ChristKingC2016/theword_indepth.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Reginald H Fuller Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Wisdom , Jesus , Eschatology Source: The Sunday Website Through the lens of Christ the King Sunday, Reginald Fuller comments on 2 Samuel 5:1-3, Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5, Colossians 1:12-20, and Luke 23:35-43, focusing on several themes including wisdom, salvation, and eternity.

Preparing a Children-Friendly Christ the King Service Article about Children or Youth Ministry by Carolyn C Brown http://worshipingwithchildren.blogspot.com/2016/10/year-c-christ-kingreign-of-christ.html Article about Children or Youth Ministry by Carolyn C Brown Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Jesus , Children , Security in God Source: Worshiping With Children Carolyn Brown's Christ the King worship planning notes and children's sermon notes draw on Jeremiah 23:1-6, Psalm 46, Colossians 1:11-20, and Luke 23:33-43 to describe the Good Shepherd, security in God, Jesus' identity, and Christ's forgiveness.

Christ the Eternal King Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Brent Neely https://www.aplainaccount.org/post/revelation-1-4b-8/ Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Brent Neely Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Faithfulness , Church , Witness Source: A Plain Account Reflecting on Revelation 1:4b-8 for Christ the King Sunday, Brent Neely emphasizes that Christ is not merely destined to become king in the future, but Christ has been, is now, and always will be king.

Hymns for Christ the King Service Outline or Song Suggestions https://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/worship/singing-the-faith-plus/lectionary/sunday-22-november-2020/ Service Outline or Song Suggestions Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Eschatology , Reign of God , God, the King Source: Methodist UK A collection of suggested hymns for Christ the King Sunday, to accompany Psalms 95:1-7 and 100; Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Matthew 25:31-46; and Ephesians 1:15-23.

Make a Joyful Symphony to Christ the King Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Mark D Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/make-joyful-symphony-christ-king Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Mark D Roberts Topics: Christ the King Sunday , King , Jesus , Joy Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling In this devotion, Mark D. Roberts reflects on Psalm 98:5-6 and Christ the King Sunday, and reminds us to celebrate Christ who rules today as King of kings.