Pastors and other preachers have long turned to The Abingdon Preaching Annual for help with one of the central tasks of their ministry: sermon preparation. The 2012 edition of the Annual continues and, in response to our faithful readers, improves this fine tradition. Sermon helps include: lectionary-based sermons for each Sunday and special liturgical event of the year; lectionary commentary; and 15 topical sermon series on diverse themes like missions, modern families, life in the Holy Spirit, stewardship, and more. Worship planning aids include a four-year liturgical event calendar Guide to liturgical colors; 2012 lectionary readings in one, easy-to-read table; and related worship aids following each lectionary sermon, and each sermon series. Searchable CD-Rom included with every book that includes: full text of the print edition with a hyperlinked table of contents; pre-sermon, offertory, and pastoral prayers; classical and contemporary prayers and affirmations; classic sermon Annotated bibliography hyperlinked to the sermon titles; and full text of every lectionary passage used with hyperlinks to the weekly readings. The Abingdon Preaching Annual, always a trusted resource, is now the most comprehensive and useful aid for sermon preparation you will find.