The 1998 edition of The Abingdon Preaching Annual provides everything busy preachers need for sermon and worship preparation for the entire year. This lectionary-based resource features all-new sermon ideas and illustrations for every Sunday of the year. The 1998 edition features: - Weekly worship services that include a worship theme, Pastoral Prayer, and Call to Worship - Three sermon briefs per week, each highlighting one of the Lectionary texts - Seasonal and special-occasion benedictions, Scripture index, and a complete listing of Lectionary readings for the year - Sermons for holidays and special days of the year - A monthly spiritual devotion especially for preachers.