Craft of Preaching

Proclaiming First Peter (Part 1)

04/13/20

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By John T. Pless

In this season of a global pandemic, Peter’s little letter is especially potent as he writes to sustain the hope born of Christ’s resurrection in scattered believers whose lives were marked by suffering.
Preparing for Holy Week: Reflections on Preaching on Maundy Thursday This Year

04/05/20

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By John T. Pless

Luther sees in the Lord’s Supper the most concentrated form of the Gospel[5] because in it the death of Christ is proclaimed and the benefits of that saving death are bestowed in His body and blood given us to eat and drink.
Preaching the Penitential Psalms for Lent: Sermon Notes

02/17/20

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By John T. Pless

John Pless offers thoughts on preaching for your midweek Lent sermons.
Preaching the Penitential Psalms in Lent: Service Notes

02/17/20

1 min read

By John T. Pless

This post contains notes on orders of service, texts, and hymns for your midweek Lent services.
Bright Valley of Love: A Story for Preachers as Advent Turns Toward Christmas

12/23/19

1 min read

By John T. Pless

‘What’s so great about Christmas?” That is the question which the preacher must answer!

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