TOPIC INDEXJesus Christ (35)

  1. Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (Pentecost 23: Series A)

    book
    11/01/20
    16 mins
    By John Bombaro
    Mindful that the pagans’ understanding of death is a finality, Paul says, “NO!” Death is not the end of humanity in God’s new world.

  2. Holy Cross Day

    book
    09/06/20
    15 mins
    By John Bombaro
    Our forefathers dedicated Holy Cross Day to jolt the Church into remembrance that Christianity is not principally about ethics.

  3. The Ascension is No Ugly Stepsister

    book
    05/21/20
    14 mins
    By John Bombaro
    In the middle of the spring, on a run-of-the-mill Thursday, the ascension interrupts the mundane to herald the extraordinary: Christ is in charge and is present on earth as he is in heaven, guiding history for the sake of his church.

  4. Epistle: 1 Peter 1:17-25 (Easter 3: Series A)

    book
    04/20/20
    11 mins
    By John Bombaro
    The life of holiness will overtake the world on the last day. Practice living in the coming world now.

  5. Epistle: I Corinthians 15:1-11 (Easter Sunday: Series A)

    book
    04/06/20
    20 mins
    By John Bombaro
    The only point in being a Christian at all is if this message of the resurrected Jesus continues to be the solid ground on which you stand.

  6. Preparing for Easter: Easter Vigil Preaching

    book
    04/05/20
    14 mins
    By John Bombaro
    .A prayerful and meditative vigil in expectation of Christ’s return at Easter became a common feature of the celebration of His crucifixion and resurrection.

  7. Preparing for Holy Week: Preaching "Choice" in the Texts of Holy Week

    book
    04/05/20
    20 mins
    By John Bombaro
    Grace is about God’s choice when we cannot by our own reason or strength choose Christ or come to Him.

  8. Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11 (Palm Sunday: Series A)

    book
    03/30/20
    13 mins
    By John Bombaro
    Look to the crucifix. There you see God as God is, in Himself. You see God in action for you.

  9. Epistle: Galatians 4:4-7 (Christmas 1: Series A)

    book
    12/23/19
    19 mins
    By John Bombaro
    Christ busies Himself with accomplishing your salvation; race, age, sex, ability or even intelligence notwithstanding.

  10. Breaking Taboo: Mary and Advent Sermons

    book
    12/16/19
    18 mins
    By John Bombaro
    Preach the full council of God even as it focuses on the Virgin Mary who was the virginal handmaid of the Lord and through whom Immanuel, “God with us,” happens.

  11. Psalm 23: A Song of Christ (Or: A Note on Christ-Centered Preaching from the Psalter)

    book
    02/17/19
    28 mins
    By John Bombaro
    Christ and the Evangelists, along with saints Peter and Paul, show a deep attachment to the Book of Psalms...it was because the Psalms were about the Messiah, the Christ of God.