Craft of Preaching

Preaching the Resurrection of the Body in the Face of Post-Human Alternatives: Homiletical Thoughts on 1 Corinthians 15

04/27/24

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By John T. Pless

As Christians, we are given another future. It is not a posthuman epic, but a future given us in the resurrection of the One who is both God and man from the dead, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Using Easter

03/23/24

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By John T. Pless

Using Easter means the peace of Christ is to be preached into the conscience of those held captive by sin and death.
Transfiguration Is for Preaching

02/03/24

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By John T. Pless

Behind the preacher stands Christ Jesus. Preachers listen to Jesus so that, in turn, they may preach Him, and their congregations may hear the voice of the Good Shepherd from the mouths of their pastors.
It’s Beginning to Sound a Lot Like Christmas: Revisiting Martin Luther’s Christmas Book

12/16/23

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By John T. Pless

A little time spent with this book might well prompt your imagination and stimulate meditation on the story of Christmas.
Isaiah for Advent: A Primer from Martin Luther on Afflicted Faith

11/25/23

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By John T. Pless

God did not rend the heavens and come down to collect the righteous for Himself. He came from a lineage of sinners to be their Savior.

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