Craft of Preaching

Gospel: Matthew 18:1-20 (Pentecost 15: Series A)

09/10/23

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By Peter Nafzger

"Greatest" according to the mind of God does not come from accomplishment or advancement or accolade. To be the greatest is to become the least.
Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28 (Pentecost 14: Series A)

09/03/23

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By Peter Nafzger

Comfort, ease, pleasure, happiness, these are worth pursuing, say the preachers of this world. Suffering is not. Do whatever you must to avoid it. In Christ, however, we see suffering differently.
Gospel: Matthew 10:34-42 (Pentecost 5: Series A)

07/02/23

1 min read

By Peter Nafzger

This self-effacing God delights in showering His favor upon those of low estate. He lifts up the humble, reaches out to the downtrodden, welcomes the outcast, and befriends the foreigner.
Gospel: Matthew 10:5a, 21-33 (Pentecost 4: Series A)

06/25/23

1 min read

By Peter Nafzger

In many cases, the expectations are not realistic. Sometimes we expect things to be much better than they could possibly be. On the other hand, sometimes our expectations are far too low.
Gospel: Matthew 9:35-10:8 (Pentecost 3: Series A)

06/18/23

1 min read

By Peter Nafzger

Jesus loved the crowds. Then He sent His disciples to participate in His work among them. He continues the same movement today.

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