{"product_id":"christmas-grace-and-other-cycle-timothy-j-smith-9780788026287","title":"Christmas Grace and Other Cycle a Sermons for Advent\/Christmas\/Epiphany","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristmas Grace\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSecond Reading Sermons on Advent\/Christmas\/Epiphany\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Timothy J. Smith \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In each of Sunday's assigned lectionary readings -- the First, Second, and Gospel lessons -- we are invited to view the glorious narrative of scripture through three different, yet harmonious, perspectives. In the second lesson, we become witnesses to the growth and development of the early church as described in the epistles of Paul and the other apostles. As the early Christians take their first steps in their faith, we too learn how to travel on our own journey with Christ. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristmas Grace\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e kicks off the lectionary year in the celebrations of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. Smith journeys through the New Testament lessons, offering fresh insight for the twenty-first-century church as they celebrate this time of new beginnings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003eThis collection of sermons is a valuable resource for: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e Sermon starters and illuminating illustrations \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Gaining a new homiletical perspective to the lectionary \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Offering a newer, deeper understanding and appreciation of Scripture \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Using as a starter for adult Bible study groups or personal devotions \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e This insightful collection of sermons includes: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e Wake Up Call \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Gift that Matters!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Divided We Fall \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e... and many more!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eTimothy J. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is the pastor of First United Methodist Church in Millersville, Pennsylvania. He holds degrees from Millersville University (B.A. History\/American History) and United Theological Seminary (M.Div.). He has also pastored three other UMC churches in Pennsylvania. He is married with two children, and his interests also include photography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Timothy J. Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0788026283\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780788026287\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CSS Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/05\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.26d","brand":"Timothy J. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47427429073151,"sku":"9780788026287","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/christmas-grace-and-other-cycle-timothy-j-smith-9780788026287","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}