Craft of Preaching

Epiphany: The Father Unwraps the Gift of His Son

01/16/22

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By John T. Pless

Jesus' cross is for dull shepherds and bright magi. It is for the whole world. It is for you.
Holy Scripture for the Advent Preacher: Part 1

12/14/21

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By John T. Pless

Lutheran theology begins not with God in His terrifying majesty but with God in the flesh, God crucified for sinners. Advent is about this trajectory.
Holy Scripture for the Advent Preacher: Part 2

12/14/21

1 min read

By John T. Pless

The Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles to put God’s Word into human language has guided and guarded their transmission in the course of human history preserving them for the sake of the Gospel.
Special Lent Series: Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice!

02/03/21

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By John T. Pless

John T. Pless has prepared a midweek Lenten sermon series that will fix our eyes on the saving work of the triune God. Based on Martin Luther’s hymn “Dear Christians One and All Rejoice,” this series will provide preachers an opportunity to proclaim the saving work of God to their hearers throughout the season of Lent.
It’s Beginning to Sound a Lot Like Christmas: Revisiting Martin Luther’s Christmas Book

12/20/20

1 min read

By John T. Pless

Luther’s Christmas sermons remind us that unless Christ is proclaimed FOR YOU, He is not preached.

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