Craft of Preaching

Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 (Christmas 1: Series B)

12/20/20

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By Peter Nafzger

As Simeon sang, you might lead your hearers in a song of defiant and hopeful confidence to close out a year characterized by death and despair.
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38 (Advent 4: Series B)

12/13/20

1 min read

By Peter Nafzger

At the center of this gospel reading is a conversation. It was of the memorable variety. It involved a peasant girl from a small town and a mighty messenger from God.
Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-20 (Advent 3: Series B)

12/06/20

1 min read

By Peter Nafzger

Whatever else may come, however worse it may get, the light has come and will come again.
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8 (Advent 2: Series B)

11/29/20

1 min read

By Peter Nafzger

Mark makes no effort to impress listeners or win votes. His voice aims only to prepare those who hear it for the coming of the Lord.
Gospel: Matthew 22:34-46 (Pentecost 21: Series A)

10/18/20

1 min read

By Peter Nafzger

The command to love those nearby is as challenging as it is simple. Jesus took the initiative to come near to us in loving sacrifice.

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