Craft of Preaching

Old Testament: Isaiah 55:6-9 (Pentecost 17: Series A)

09/20/26

1 min read

By Bob Sundquist

Isaiah uses commands and rhetorical questions to invite Israel to have faith in the future deliverance of God and to trust in the finished work of His “suffering servant.”
When All Else Fails, Preach A Hymn (But Not Any Hymn)

09/19/26

1 min read

By John Bombaro

Hymns were a means by which people were brought into direct contact with the Gospel that brought justifying faith. Set to music, they could readily memorize it, take it home with them, and rehearse its messages around the hearth and at work.
Old Testament: Genesis 50:15-21 (Pentecost 16: Series A)

09/13/26

1 min read

By Bob Sundquist

Joseph could not give them the complete assurance they required. They needed someone greater than Joseph, and so do we!
Epistle: Romans 14:1-12 (Pentecost 16: Series A)

09/13/26

1 min read

By CJ Armstrong

There is no problem with Christians developing different practices, cultural traditions, and the like. The problem arises when these become the badge of belonging, when they become the badge of righteousness.
Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35 (Pentecost 16: Series A)

09/13/26

1 min read

By Peter Nafzger

Peter asks the kind of question asked by those who keep records, who keep score. Which reminds me that we are a score-keeping people.

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