This resource provides lectionary-based sermon planning assistance for pastors throughout the calendar year. The Abingdon Preaching Annual 2024 is designed for weekly sermon preparation, covering special days and offering indexes for scriptures and themes. Each entry includes a preacher's prayer, commentary on texts exploring themes and theological reflections, and connections to contemporary life. It also offers practical elements such as stories, illustrations, further reading suggestions, congregational questions, and calls to action, alongside excerpts from new homiletics books.

This annual is designed as a practical, week-by-week resource for pastors, offering a reliable starting point for sermon planning, writing, and delivery. Written by experienced preachers, it aims to provide commentary, theological reflection, and creative ideas to help bring scripture to life for contemporary congregations. The inclusion of lectionary-based content, special days, and thematic indexes makes it a comprehensive tool for ministry. The resource also incorporates insights from current homiletics literature, ensuring its relevance and utility for preachers.