One opportunity is for parishes to consider a preaching series on the theme of Hope during Easter Day and Pentecost 2025.
Here is one suggested sermon series from Luke’s gospel:
Stories of Hope from Luke’s Gospel
Hope for the Poor/Humble – The Rich Young Ruler
Hope for the Guilty – Barabbas
Hope Changes Things – Zacchaeus
Hope Forgives – The Paralysed Man
Hope in the face of Death – Two Thieves On The Cross Near Jesus
Hope Rose From The Dead – Jesus’ Resurrection
Some thoughts on this series from Hope25 Workshop attendees:
- Each is a narrative
- Each is short and engaging and challenging
- Each has a character we can identify with or contrasting characters
- Each focuses upon the difference Jesus makes and who Jesus is
- Each has an outrageous unexpected action/statement or question from Jesus
- Each has requires a response from us
