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Written by George Hartwell, 'Creative Closings' provide the preacher and liturgist with a way to lead the congregation to a deeper experience of the message of the selected Revised Common Lectionary text or texts for the day. 'Creative Closings' follow the sermon or homily and most often pick up on the theme of one of the sermons provided on the 'Sermons & Sermon - Lectionary Resources' site (as referenced in the 'the thematic background'). Each Creative Closing can also stand on it's own and might be used as well in a devotional or bible study session.
If this Creative Closing is of use to you please fell free to utilize it, but reproduction electronically or in print requires the author's authorization. George Hartwell would also like to hear your response to this resource. You may see George's web site at www.HealMyLife.com or write him at GHartwell@HealMyLife.com
THEMATIC BACKGROUND from: The Law and The Grace of God READING: Matthew 21:33-46 KEY VERSE: Matthew 21:43 I tell you, then, that the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.” PRINCIPLE: God calls his people to fruitfulness for His kingdom. RESPONSE: For the listener to be more aware of the fruit in his or her life and listen to God’s personal message about how to be more fruitful. CREATIVE CLOSING "We are going to be quiet together so God can speak to our hearts about our fruitfulness. Are we producing fruit for God’s kingdom? How can we be more fruitful? Ask God about this and then listen. Lets make note of God’s word to our minds, our hearts and our wills.” copyright - George Hartwell, 2002 Page by Rev. Richard J. Fairchild 2002 - 2005 please acknowledge the appropriate author if citing these resources.
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