Craft of Preaching

Gospel: Luke 9:51-56 (Pentecost 3: Series C)

06/19/22

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By Peter Nafzger

Nuance and subtlety have been replaced with scorched-earth contempt. It is us versus them. Compromise is not an option. Jesus, however, would have none of it.
Gospel: Luke 8:26-39 (Pentecost 2: Series C)

06/12/22

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By Peter Nafzger

Jesus comes to people and changes everything. “Before” is long gone. “After” is a whole new world.
Gospel: John 8:48-59 (Holy Trinity: Series C)

06/05/22

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By Peter Nafzger

As astounding as co-eternity and co-equality with the Father in majesty and glory is, this is not the most significant answer Jesus gave in this Gospel reading, not for us at least.
Gospel: John 14:23-31 (Pentecost Sunday: Series C)

05/29/22

1 min read

By Peter Nafzger

Pentecost is a flashback. It drives us back to the past. It also propels us forward into the future.
Gospel: Luke 15:1–3, 11–32 (Lent 4: Series C)

03/19/22

1 min read

By Peter Nafzger

The thrill of God’s grace fades and the slow march toward the cross dulls the heart. At such times, the former life beckons. Temptations to return grow strong. Which makes Lent such an important annual exercise.

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