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16 mins read|10/26/25
Gospel: Luke 18:9-17 (Pentecost 20: Series C)
Your job on this celebration of the Reformation is to proclaim the promise of God in Christ which justifies, and to help your hearers live like they believe it. -
12 mins read|10/19/25
Gospel: Luke 18:1-8 (Pentecost 19: Series C)
God has all authority. He is the Creator. He is in charge. We are completely at His mercy. -
12 mins read|10/16/22
Gospel: Luke 18:9-17 (Pentecost 20: Series C)
This parable does its surprising work of turning everything upside-down, as Christ’s Kingdom always does. -
13 mins read|10/09/22
Gospel: Luke 18:1-8 (Pentecost 19: Series C)
The Kingdom will be manifest when the King wills it, and rest assured, He is a good King. -
11 mins read|10/21/19
Gospel: Luke 18:9-17 (Pentecost 20: Series C)
Faithful 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. -
10 mins read|10/13/19
Gospel: Luke 18:1-8 (Pentecost 19: Series C)
I 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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Podcasts
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Luke 18:1-18 – Pentecost 19 (C)
On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the nature of prayer in connection to the parable of the unjust judge.
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