Craft of Preaching

Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33 (Pentecost 10: Series A)

08/02/20

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By Peter Nafzger

If the feeding of the 5000 invited an emphasis on Jesus’ COMPASSION, this week’s miracle invites a sermon focused on Jesus’ AUTHORITY.
Gospel: Matthew 14:14-21 (Pentecost 9: Series A)

07/26/20

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By Peter Nafzger

Jesus’ miracle in this sermon, then, is a type of the compassion He has for your hearers. While they certainly have many physical needs, your hearers also (more fundamentally) need Jesus’ mercy and forgiveness.
Gospel: Matthew 10:34-42 (Pentecost 4: Series A)

06/21/20

1 min read

By Peter Nafzger

If your congregation promotes and supports “family values,” you should be prepared to take this text head-on.
Gospel: Matthew 10:5a, 21-33 (Pentecost 2: Series A)

06/14/20

1 min read

By Peter Nafzger

The Father in Heaven is the only one we have legitimate reason to fear. But in Christ, we learn that the Father knows His children intimately and values His children exceedingly.
Gospel: Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-20) (Pentecost 2: Series A)

06/07/20

1 min read

By Peter Nafzger

Before the sending is the gathering. Before the gathering is the compassion. Before the compassion is the seeing. And it all starts with a gracious God.

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