Reader Recommendation: A Preacher’s Guide to Topical Sermon Series
Recommended by: Lee Hull Moses
Why it might be helpful: This collection includes 24 sermon series plans on a wide range of topics, from the Bible and theology to justice and inclusion. Each plan provides 4 to 6 weeks of material, including scriptures and themes for each week, tips and ideas for the series, and thoughtful reflections on the text. The book would be a good resource for preachers who like using series but don’t want to start from scratch.

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Reader Recommendations are suggestions submitted by Disciples preachers and are not created or fully reviewed by the Proclamation Project.

For Disciples preachers who plan in series, A Preacher’s Guide to Topical Sermon Series offers a ready-made library of 24 complete series plans — each with scriptures, weekly themes, and practical tips, ready to adapt for any congregation.

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