Author

  1. Matthew 3:1-12 – Advent 2 (A)

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    11/28/22
    1 min
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    Today, we talk about the first encounter of Jesus with John the Baptist.
    Matthew 3:1-12 – Advent 2 (A)

  2. 279: Tim Keller - The Purpose of Christmas

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    11/24/22
    6 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    They Call Me… Tim. In this episode, we discuss Tim Keller’s sermon, The Purpose of Christmas. Does it matter that Jesus’ birth is a historical fact? What’s the difference between an eyewitness account and a legend? What are we really preaching at Christmas, and why should anyone care?
    279: Tim Keller - The Purpose of Christmas

  3. Matthew 24:36-44 – Advent 1 (A)

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    11/23/22
    1 min
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    The first episode of Preaching the Text introduces the hosts, Dr. Steven Paulson and Pr. John Hoyum, as they start this new study of the Sunday lectionary texts.
    Matthew 24:36-44 – Advent 1 (A)

  4. No Compulsion

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    11/21/22
    1 min
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    On this episode, Dr. Paulson discusses how sin and the devil are not compulsory forces.
    No Compulsion

  5. 277: Von Rad - The Prophet's Freedom

    book
    11/16/22
    6 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    God Doesn’t Do Prophet-sharing. In this episode, we discuss Gerhard von Rad’s explanation of a prophet’s freedom and lack of choice regarding his call and proclamation. What’s at stake for preachers, and all Christians, when God calls us to speak a specific word, to a specific people, at a specific time according to his decision?
    277: Von Rad - The Prophet's Freedom

  6. Episode # 291 Feauring Pastor Edward Killian "No Other Gods"

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    11/06/22
    1 min
    By Edward Killian
    Pastor Killian Teaches On Isaiah 6:1-7
    Episode # 291 Feauring Pastor Edward Killian

  7. 273: Forde - The preaching and teaching of Jesus can only be handed on as the Word of the cross

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    11/02/22
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Did Jesus Have to Die For That Sermon? In this episode, we discuss Gerhard Force’s book "Theology is For Proclamation," specifically the focus and function of all Jesus’ preaching and how it defines Christian preaching in every generation.
    273: Forde - The preaching and teaching of Jesus can only be handed on as the Word of the cross

  8. Painfully Hidden

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    10/17/22
    1 min
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    In this episode, Paulson discusses why God hides the Gospel.
    Painfully Hidden

  9. The Cold Treatment

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    07/11/22
    1 min
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    In this episode, Paulson uncovers the "cold treatment" for predestination sickness.
    The Cold Treatment

  10. Predestination Sickness

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    07/04/22
    1 min
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    In this episode, Paulson identifies the worry that all religion tries to answer "Am I chosen by God?"
    Predestination Sickness

  11. The Long-bowman

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    06/27/22
    1 min
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    In this episode, Paulson helps listeners envision Luther's idea that the preacher is a "long-bowman" taking aim at the heart.
    The Long-bowman

  12. The Arrow of Conviction

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    06/13/22
    1 min
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson explores another violent metaphor from Luther, the arrow of conviction.
    The Arrow of Conviction