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Peter Nafzger

  1. Gospel: John 8:31-36 (Reformation Observed)

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    10/21/18
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    By Peter Nafzger
    So, in keeping with Mark’s focus on discipleship this Fall, your Reformation Sunday sermon on John 8 might reflect on what it means to be a disciple. As you proclaim the commands and promises of Christ, you might invite your hearers not only to believe his Word, but also to abide in it. To hear and mediate on his promises in the various ways he delivers them.

  2. Gospel: Mark 10:23-31 (Proper 24: Series B)

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    10/14/18
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    By Peter Nafzger
    The heart of a sermon on this text, therefore, would be fairly basic. God alone graciously saves. We, in response, do what the rich man didn’t do. We follow Jesus humbly. As we do so, we cling to the promises of eternal restoration.

  3. Gospel: Mark 10:17-22 (Proper 23: Series B)

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    10/07/18
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    By Peter Nafzger
    Of all the reactions Jesus elicited during his ministry, sorrow was notd common. It was more typical for people who encountered Jesus to be filled with hope, and to leave everything and follow him. Or to be filled with rage, and to pick up stones to kill him. People usually responded with the extremes. Marveling or mocking. Rejoicing or renouncing. Astonishment or anger. But not the man in our text.

  4. Gospel: Mark 10:2-16 (Proper 22: Series B)

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    10/04/18
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    By Peter Nafzger
    At this point in Mark’s gospel, Jesus is “on the way” to Jerusalem with his disciples. He’s been teaching them about what it means to follow him. The recurring theme is discipleship as no small matter. It involves a whole new way of thinking about such concepts as greatness (9:33-36), judgment (9:42-50), and, now, marriage.
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