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11 mins read|02/03/20The followers of Jesus have a function to perform. When they do not perform it—that is, when they are not being themselves—the world suffers.
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12 mins read|01/27/20Our first mistake in thinking about the blessed life is we expect to experience it fully in this life.
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8 mins read|12/23/19On the other side of Christmas, we find (1) senseless suffering and (2) unstoppable salvation. A sermon on these verses should be honest about both.
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9 mins read|12/16/19Unlike Luke, who provides most of the parts for the children’s program (the shepherds, the angel hosts, the innkeeper, and the animals), Matthew’s version is rated “M” for mature.
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9 mins read|12/02/19The problem is not that we are unrepentant. The problem is our contrition is too small.
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9 mins read|11/25/19In the middle of [Jesus'] eschatological discourse, as He answers the disciples’ question about the end of the age, Jesus ushers in Noah. But what does Noah have to do with Advent?
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11 mins read|10/21/19Faithful celebration of the Reformation is possible only for those who understand they have nothing. Whose incapability and insufficiency are obvious and owned. Who recognize their dependence on God for all things. In other words, Reformation is for children.
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10 mins read|10/13/19I suggest preaching a sermon that directs attention away from the main characters. Instead, highlight for your hearers (and proclaim loudly and clearly) the promise of Jesus in this text.
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9 mins read|10/07/19This text gives us only a glimpse, a preview, of God’s plan in Christ to restore his broken creation to its physical and social perfection.
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9 mins read|09/30/19Imagine what it would be like if, when people in our community thought about this congregation, the first thing that came to mind was how forgiving we are.
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9 mins read|08/12/19Jesus is still in the business of dividing. He has come to divide us from our sinful thoughts and habits. He has come to divide us from false views of the world and distortions of His Word.
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9 mins read|08/05/19The Father knows our needs because he knows everything. This is a comforting thought, but only if He is gracious.
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