James Howell's Weekly Preaching Notions
Thursday, January 1, 2026
What can we say February 8? 5th after Epiphany
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Isaiah 58:1-12 . The preacher’s role is well-portrayed by the prophet: I am a “watchman.” Ron Heifetz and other business gurus speak o...
What can we say Feb. 15? Transfiguration Sunday
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As we head into Lent, I thought I'd commend to you a fabulous book of Lenten sermons (beginning with Transfiguration Sunday!), Being Tr...
What can we say on Ash Wednesday?
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Ash Wednesday. I always tell myself and fellow clergy that they don’t come for the homily. They come for the ashes. I still love the gre...
What can we say February 22? Lent 1
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Preaching in Lent: I always wonder, and feel sure I’m not off target in this, if clergy and church staff people care intensely about L...
What can we say March 1? Lent 2
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Genesis 12:1-4a blew my mind week #1 in seminary. Prof. Lloyd Bailey explained how this wasn’t just a thing that happened to Abraham,...
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