TOPIC INDEXGospel (104)

  1. Gospel: Matthew 18:1-20 (Pentecost 15: Series A)

    book
    09/10/23
    13 mins
    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.

  2. Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28 (Pentecost 14: Series A)

    book
    09/03/23
    11 mins
    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.

  3. Gospel: Matthew 10:34-42 (Pentecost 5: Series A)

    book
    07/02/23
    15 mins
    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.

  4. Gospel: Matthew 10:5a, 21-33 (Pentecost 4: Series A)

    book
    06/25/23
    12 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    In many cases, the expectations are not realistic. Sometimes we expect things to be much better than they could possibly be. On the other hand, sometimes our expectations are far too low.

  5. Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13 (Pentecost 2: Series A)

    book
    06/11/23
    15 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    When it is all said and done, a disciple’s testimony about Jesus is what matters most.

  6. Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20 (Trinity Sunday: Series A)

    book
    06/04/23
    12 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    The resurrected Christ, who has all authority in Heaven and on Earth, also has His mind and His eye on the people who have gathered in your congregation this Sunday.

  7. Gospel: John 11:1-45 (Lent 5: Series A)

    book
    03/26/23
    13 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    This week’s text invites us to walk alongside a grieving sister. The connection to your hearers will be easy, for life in this world provides no shortage of reasons to grieve.

  8. Gospel: John 9:1-41 (Lent 4: Series A)

    book
    03/19/23
    14 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    This man lived his entire life in the darkness, that is, until he met Jesus.

  9. Gospel: John 3:1-17 (Lent 2: Series A)

    book
    03/05/23
    13 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    Nicodemus remained silent. He stopped talking. He stopped asking questions. And he listened. He simply listened to Jesus. It was his smartest move yet.

  10. Gospel: John 1:1-14 (Christmas: Series A)

    book
    12/17/22
    13 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    The eternal Word of God became a mortal human being, but not in some far-off heavenly realm. No, He took up residence among us.

  11. Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25 (Advent 4: Series A)

    book
    12/10/22
    11 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    Matthew makes it abundantly clear that Joseph lacked one thing: Control. He may have been the titular head of his emerging household, but he was clearly not in charge. God was, as God always is.

  12. Gospel: Matthew 11:2-15 (Advent 3: Series A)

    book
    12/03/22
    14 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    John the Baptist’s question in our text offers you an opportunity to help your congregation take seriously the doubts experienced by those who live by faith.
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