John the Baptist: Witness in the Wilderness
John is not the Light; he is the servant sent to bear witness to the light.
Preaching Advent: Some Insights from Hermann Sasse
Advent is something of a liturgical speed bump that slows us down lest we rush to Christmas but forget that the baby born in Bethlehem will return with glory and power to judge the living and the dead.
How Does It End? Preaching the End Times to the Baptized
Preaching the end times purposes to solicit and strengthen faith in the Savior of the world who is at the same time the Creator and Re-creator of the world.
Jesus Did Not “Pass Away”: On Preaching Death and Dying
Faithful preachers should remain steadfast in the biblical categories and terminology and preach the reality of death.
Remembering the Dead: Preparing to Preach on All Saints Sunday
We give thanks to the Lord for His victory over death and the grave both for those who are now with Him in glory and for ourselves even as we press forward in faithfulness awaiting the Day when our eyes will see Him.