Craft of Preaching

Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 (All Saints Sunday: Series C)

10/28/19

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By David Schmitt

On All Saints Day, the beatitudes remind us how God in Christ claims people, frail, humble, poor, mourning, and makes them His own.
Gospel: Luke 10:17-20 (The Festival of St. Michael and All Angels: Series C)

09/23/19

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By David Schmitt

No, we may not be casting out demons, but the battle continues and all of God’s people are involved in it. At baptism, we are taken from the Kingdom of Satan into the Kingdom of God.
Gospel: Luke 16:1-15 (Pentecost 15: Series C)

09/16/19

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By David Schmitt

If anyone could be accused of squandering riches, it would be Jesus. The Pharisees have seen Him squander the blessings of God on tax collectors and sinners. He did it then. He does it now, for you and me.
Gospel: Luke 15:1-10 (Pentecost 14: Series C)

09/09/19

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By David Schmitt

Jesus will be working in our feeble misguided efforts to reach out to the world. He governs our words and our deeds, no matter how awkward they might seem.
Gospel: Luke 14:25-35 (Pentecost 13:Series C)

09/02/19

1 min read

By David Schmitt

We would expect Jesus to be delighted people have responded to the master’s invitation. Instead, Jesus asks these people to reconsider whether they should be following Him or not.

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