pFor each Sunday in Cycle A, the writers, and editors of Charting the Course, an integral part of Emphasis A Lectionary Preaching Journal from CSS Publishing Company, delve into the heart of the lectionary readings, providing you, the pastor, with an in-depth lectionary-based commentary relating several fresh, solid ideas-based squarely on the lectionary texts-for creating sermons that speak powerfully to your audience. The team of strongemNavigating the Sermon emstronglooks for overall topics for the entire Cycle A church year that hold the readings together. Then, they zero in on the theme and the specific scripture links, suggesting directions for the sermon and worship service. Since a single application for each week many not provide what you're looking for at that particular time, strongemNavigating the Sermon emstrongin most cases suggests several ideas, giving you the opportunity to select the one that matches your specific needs.ppbrppThis book is like having a dedicated, thor