By Joel Hess

04/25/25

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The Resurrection Should be Terrifying

It's one thing to hope for a new reality; it's quite another to stand before it, no matter how wonderful.

Risen Indeed: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, Part 1

Brian W. Thomas

04/24/25

Risen Indeed: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, Part 1

If Jesus rose from the dead, then his claims about himself and his promises to humanity warrant serious attention and response.

The Shroud of Turin, Apologetics, and the Resurrection

Adam Francisco

04/23/25

The Shroud of Turin, Apologetics, and the Resurrection

It’s easy to understand the allure of the shroud. In a skeptical age, a physical relic that appears to bear the imprint of the risen Christ seems like proof positive of the faith.

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Zack James Cole

01/09/24

Promo, Promoter, Performer, or Preacher?

What does professional wrestling and preaching have in common?

Luke Kjolhaug

01/04/24

A Sermon is Not a Ted Talk

What (if anything) makes a sermon distinctive?

01/01/24

Homily for the New Year

When you see the year ending, thank the Lord, because he had led you into this cycle of years.

Chad Bird

12/29/22

Index of Videos for Reading the Gospels through Hebrew Eyes

For almost three years, I have produced a weekly video in the series “Reading the Gospels through Hebrew Eyes.” Here is an index of all the Gospel readings covered so far, with links to their YouTube videos.

Ryan Tinetti

12/24/22

The Preacher's Toolbox: When the Sermon Flops

Regardless of why they happen, sermon flops do happen to all of us. So, what should you do next?

John Bombaro

11/19/22

Epistle: Romans 13: (8-10)11-14 (Advent 1: Series A)

For Christians, Advent is the time when the Church patiently prepares for the coming of the Great King, Jesus the Christ.

Bob Sundquist

11/19/22

Old Testament: Isaiah 2:1-5 (Advent 1: Series A)

The Church stands firm on the word of promise that Christ will one day return to change what we know by faith into sight.

John Bombaro

11/12/22

Epistles: Colossians 1:13-20 (The Last Sunday in the Church Year: Series C)

The epistle text from Colossians 1 declares how the great drama of redemption and human history ends.

Bob Sundquist

11/12/22

Old Testament: Malachi 3:13-18 (The Last Sunday of the Church Year: Series C)

We look forward to the return of Christ, which fills us with hope that there really is an end to this marathon called life.

David Schmitt

11/12/22

Gospel: Luke 23:27-43 (The Last Sunday of the Church Year: Series C)

As the church year ends, we are not give a vision of Jesus on His throne, ruling over a new creation. Instead, we see Jesus ruling from the cross. His grace comes in the midst of suffering and pain.

John Bombaro

11/12/22

Epistles: Colossians 1:13-20 (The Last Sunday in the Church Year: Series C)

The epistle text from Colossians 1 declares how the great drama of redemption and human history ends.

John Bombaro

11/05/22

Epistle: 2 Thessalonians 3: (1-5) 6-13 (Pentecost 23: Series C)

The Gospel outpaces all would-be and eventually fleeting identity-makers and brings in the truth of a renewed-in-Christ humanity.

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