Craft of Preaching

Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16 (Pentecost 17: Series A)

09/24/23

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By Peter Nafzger

With their minds set on God’s grace in Christ for them and for all, your congregation will leave church this week prepared to be unfairly gracious toward everyone they encounter.
Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35 (Pentecost 16: Series A)

09/17/23

1 min read

By Peter Nafzger

Forgiveness is hard, especially when we have been deeply hurt and badly wounded, but this should drive us back even more to our gracious and forgiving Father.
Gospel: Matthew 18:1-20 (Pentecost 15: Series A)

09/10/23

1 min read

By Peter Nafzger

"Greatest" according to the mind of God does not come from accomplishment or advancement or accolade. To be the greatest is to become the least.
Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28 (Pentecost 14: Series A)

09/03/23

1 min read

By Peter Nafzger

Comfort, ease, pleasure, happiness, these are worth pursuing, say the preachers of this world. Suffering is not. Do whatever you must to avoid it. In Christ, however, we see suffering differently.
Gospel: Matthew 10:34-42 (Pentecost 5: Series A)

07/02/23

1 min read

By Peter Nafzger

This self-effacing God delights in showering His favor upon those of low estate. He lifts up the humble, reaches out to the downtrodden, welcomes the outcast, and befriends the foreigner.

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