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 2010 edition of the Annual continues and, in response to our faithful readers, improves this fine tradition: SERMON HELPS:· Lectionary-based sermons for each Sunday and special liturgical event of the year· Commentary on lectionary passages not used in the weekly sermon· 19 topical sermon series on such diverse themes as the Jonah, Parenting, Serpentine Tales, Faith and Eschatology, Mountains of Revelation, and many moreWORSHIP PLANNING AIDS: · Four-year liturgical event calendar· Guide to liturgical colors· 2010 Lectionary readings in one, easy-to-read table· Related worship aids following each lectionary sermon, and each series sermon