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Peter Nafzger

  1. Gospel: John 16:12-22 (Easter 5: Series C)

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    05/12/19
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    By Peter Nafzger
    We also have reasons to grieve, and it should not be hard to think of causes for sorrow in your congregation. But, because of the Resurrection, we do not grieve as those without hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). Our joy is a gift here and now, but it will not be complete until Jesus’ return.

  2. Gospel: John 10: 22-30 (Easter 4: Series C)

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    05/05/19
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    By Peter Nafzger
    Jesus makes two extraordinary claims in this text. One has to do with His relationship to the Father. The other has to do with His relationship to His followers. The preacher on this text would do well to recognize the magnitude of these two claims, and then choose one (or both) to proclaim without apology or reservation.

  3. Gospel: John 21:1-19 (Easter 3: Series C)

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    04/29/19
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    By Peter Nafzger
    John records three separate post-resurrection appearances to the disciples. We read about the first two last week. They both centered around the disciple who doubted Jesus. This week his appearance draws our attention to disciple who had denied him.

  4. Gospel: John 20:19-31 (Easter 2: Series C)

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    04/21/19
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    By Peter Nafzger
    The second Sunday of Easter (and the entire season of Easter, really) offers the preacher an opportunity to help hearers reflect on the significance of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead for their own lives. Thomas reminds us that there are only two responses to Easter. Either you believe it, confess it, and conform your entire life to it. Or you don’t.

  5. Gospel: Luke 24:1-12 (Easter Sunday: Series C)

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    04/14/19
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    By Peter Nafzger
    In Luke 24:1-12 we don’t get a carefully constructed theology of the resurrection. The evangelist doesn’t work out all the implications of Easter for our life and faith. He doesn’t offer a logical argument for why we should believe Jesus rose physically from the dead. Instead, he simply describes what happened.
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