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 by Thom M Shuman https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2015/11/oxymoron-prayer-reflection-for-proper-29.html Prayer by Thom M Shuman Topics: King , Christ the King Sunday , Mystery Source: Re-Worship Prayer/reflection for Christ the King Sunday addressing the lack of kings, the presence of politicians threatening to be kings and lords compared with the oxymoron, mystery, and enigma of God, whom the writer can follow forever.

Christ the King Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Martha Moore-Keish https://www.christiancentury.org/article/2014-10/sunday-november-23-2014-reign-christ-sunday Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Martha Moore-Keish Topics: King , Christ the King Sunday , Power Source: The Christian Century With whom does Christ the King identify? Or—to ask the question another way—whom does Christ represent in the exercise of power? In Matthew 25:31-46, the answer is very clear: Christ identifies with the “least of these.”

Christ the Eternal King Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Brent Neely http://www.aplainaccount.org/revelation-14b-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.

Prayers of the People: Christ the King Prayer by Richard J Fairchild https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/11/prayers-of-people-christ-king.html Prayer 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.

The King of Glory Comes Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Margaret Van Dyk https://www.reformedworship.org/article/september-2003/king-glory-comes Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Margaret Van Dyk Topics: Incarnation , Kingdom of God , God's Sovereignty , Daily Living Source: Reformed Worship This service outline is built for Christ the King Sunday or for the first Sunday of Advent. It uses lines from the hymn, "The King of Glory Comes" to frame the service.

Christ the King Sermon Preparation or Illustration by John Foley http://liturgy.slu.edu/ChristKingC2016/reflections_foley.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by John Foley Topics: Christ the King Sunday Source: The Sunday Website For Christ the King Sunday, John Foley illustrates the life of Jesus with the story of King Arthur. Jesus did not grow up being called “the Christ.” He identified with the lowliest and suffered for us.

Christ the King Reigning in Hearts Scripture Meditation/Sermon by John Connelly https://grandinmedia.ca/word-made-flesh-christ-the-king-wants-to-reign-in-our-hearts/ Scripture Meditation/Sermon by John Connelly Topics: God's Love , Change , Heart , Reign of God Source: Grandin Media John Connelly writes on Luke 23:35-43 for Christ the King, that Jesus is the only ruler who will not disappoint us. The only way to change the world is through a revolution of divine love.

Hymn to Christ the King Article about Worship by Sarah Hart http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/167929749740/hymn-to-christ-the-king-sarah-hart Article about Worship by Sarah Hart Topics: Christ , Mercy , Glory , Heaven Source: Global Worship Sarah Hart composed a new song for Christ the King Sunday and presents it here. Lyrics are below the video.

Christ the King: Prayer of Confession Prayer of Confession by Presbyterian Church USA https://gatheredprayers.wordpress.com/2010/07/17/christ-the-king-prayer-of-confession/ Prayer of Confession by Presbyterian Church USA Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Confession , Justice , Love Source: Gathered Prayers A prayer of confession for the Feast of Christ the King, from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). "We confess that we have not bowed before him, and are slow to acknowledge his rule."

"The Feast of Christ the King" Poetry by Malcolm Guite http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/36442798484/the-feast-of-christ-the-king-a-sonnet-by-malcolm Poetry by Malcolm Guite Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Christ , King , Glory Source: Global Worship "The Feast of Christ the King," a sonnet by Malcolm Guite based on Matthew 25:31-46.

The Feast of Christ the King Article by Lawrence Farley https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/nootherfoundation/feast-christ-king/ Article by Lawrence Farley Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Palm Sunday Source: Ancient Faith Blog In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Lawrence Farley links The Feast of Christ the King to Palm Sunday, where Christ entered Jerusalem in triumph and was hailed by the multitudes as the coming Messiah.

Christ the King Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Karoline M Lewis https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/christ-the-king/commentary-on-ephesians-115-23-3 Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Karoline M Lewis Topics: Prayer , Thanksgiving , Preaching Source: Working Preacher This commentary on Ephesians 1:15-23 suggest that the particularities of this text can offer the preacher a thicker understanding of and presentation toward how we interpret Christ as King.

Christ the King Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Daniel Meeter https://www.reformedworship.org/article/june-1994/christ-king-service-planning-last-six-sundays-church-year Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Daniel Meeter Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Jesus , Liturgy , Worship Planning Source: Reformed Worship Service plans for the final six Sundays of the church year focused on the theme of the high-priestly work of Christ. The services are based mainly on passages from Hebrews.

Christ the King Scripture Meditation/Sermon by David Daly https://www.epriest.com/reflections/view/1087 Scripture Meditation/Sermon by David Daly Topics: King , Faith , Jesus Source: ePriest This devotional by David Daly on Matthew 27:11-31 focuses on Christ the King, and seeks a growing faith in Christ. It includes personal prayers, commentary and application.

The Lord Upon the Throne Sermon Preparation or Illustration http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/the-lord-upon-the-throne-christ-the-king-sunday-psalm-11 Sermon Preparation or Illustration Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Worship Planning , Psalms Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship This worship service outline on Psalm 11 for Christ the King Sunday traces the major events in the life of Christ from the incarnation to exaltation as King.

Christ the King Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Alyce M McKenzie http://www.patheos.com/Resources/Additional-Resources/Christ-the-King Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Alyce M McKenzie Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Forgiveness , God's oneness , Crucifixion Source: Patheos - Progressive Christianity Alyce McKenzie’s commentary on Luke 23:33-43 demonstrates that the crucifixion is the climax of Luke’s Gospel message about the identity of Jesus: Jesus being the king who forgives and welcomes all.

Using Common Materials to Communicate the Themes of Lent Scripture Drama or Paraphrase by Debra Levey Larson https://www.reformedworship.org/article/december-1990/dirt-foot-cross-using-common-materials-communicate-themes-lent Scripture Drama or Paraphrase by Debra Levey Larson Topics: Lent , Art , Worship Planning , Service Source: Reformed Worship During the season of Lent a church decided to use common materials to deepen their experience, like dirt and twigs. This resource also provides a Lenten service outline with a large responsive reading section.

The King Who Is With Us Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Heather Heinzman Lear 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-preaching-notes Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Heather Heinzman Lear Topics: Christ , King , Love , Laity Source: Discipleship Ministries Heather Heinzman Lear's sermon notes on Revelation 1:4-8 reject simplistic explanations of tragic events, emphasizing Christ the King's presence and solidarity with us in our suffering.

Christ the King Scripture Meditation/Sermon by Sarah Ginolfi https://www.episcopalchurch.org/bible_study/bible-study-christ-the-king-b-2012/ Scripture Meditation/Sermon by Sarah Ginolfi Topics: God's Will , God, the King , God's Presence , Joy Source: Episcopal Church This Bible study by Sarah Ginolfi is focused on Christ as King (2 Samuel 23:1-17), music we associate with Christ (Psalm 132), the God "who is" (Revelation 1:4b-8), and sharing truth (John 18:33-37).

Benediction: Christ the King Sunday Benediction/Blessing by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/11/benediction-christ-king-sunday.html Benediction/Blessing by Christine Longhurst Topics: Christ the King Sunday , Blessing , Kingdom of God Source: Re-Worship This resource features a benediction for Christ the King Sunday. It is a word of commission for the worshipping body to carry Christ's lordship into the world.