The Primary Theme

Fleshed out with brief, pithy nuggets of thought, idea jump-starters, or
questions designed to spur the preacher’s imagination.



Secondary or Parallel Themes

Two or three themes or streams of thought that are related to but separate
from the primary theme offered.



Worship Helps

Including Gathering Prayer, Collect, Pastoral Prayer, Congregational
Prayer, Responsive Reading, and a
Closing Prayer or Benediction.

Topical Essays

These 700 word essays cover a variety of current and critical topics for
the preacher—contributed by leading homileticians.



Full Sermons

The full text from six to twelve sermons will be included. These
sermons will highlight best practices, unique approaches, and fresh
voices.



Sermon Series Ideas

This section will briefly outline and describe ideas for unique sermon
series based on lectionary readings.

"As a weekly preacher, I often find that preparing for preaching and
crafting sermons are spiritual disciplines for me.  It is a time in
which I try to quiet all of the other 'to do' lists that occupy much of
my ministry.  This resource from Abingdon Press will now be a partner in
those conversations, almost like a new personal devotional guide.  I am
grateful for additional voices who can help me make space for God’s
Living Word." - Shannon J Kershner, Pastor, Fourth Presbyterian Church,
Chicago, IL

"The Abingdon Preaching Annual is a valuable resource for today’s
preacher seeking to offer sermons with theological depth and thematic
clarity.  It seeks to activate the preacher’s own reflection and
imagination in the challenging task of weekly preaching." - Alyce M.
McKenzie, Le Van Professor of Preaching and Worship Director, The
Perkins Center for Preaching Excellence