TOPIC INDEXLectionary: Series A (44)

  1. Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35 (Pentecost 15: Series A)

    book
    09/06/20
    12 mins
    By David Schmitt
    In this parable, notice how Jesus invites us to consider that forgiveness is something more than a moment. It is a way of grace that extends throughout an entire kingdom.

  2. Gospel: Matthew 18:1-20 (Pentecost 14: Series A)

    book
    08/30/20
    11 mins
    By David Schmitt
    Sunday after Sunday, God’s people appear to have it all together… which makes you wonder why Jesus even continues to come. After all, everything is great among God’s people here.

  3. Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52 (Pentecost 8: Series A)

    book
    07/19/20
    12 mins
    By David Schmitt
    These parables invite us to consider the mysterious way of the reign of God. The Kingdom of God comes by grace to those who are seeking and not seeking it.

  4. Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 (Pentecost 7: Series A)

    book
    07/12/20
    11 mins
    By David Schmitt
    In Christ, God promises to forgive sin and bring about new life: Life after being canceled.

  5. Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 (Pentecost 6: Series A)

    book
    07/05/20
    12 mins
    By David Schmitt
    We cannot control the resistance of people to God’s Word, but we can trust in God’s power and promise to work through His Word.

  6. Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30 (Pentecost 5: Series A)

    book
    06/28/20
    10 mins
    By David Schmitt
    Jesus did not come to be first. He came to be faithful, faithful to His Father’s mission for you.

  7. Gospel: John 7:37-39 (Pentecost Sunday: Series A)

    book
    05/24/20
    11 mins
    By David Schmitt
    Whether we are sheltering at home on Pentecost or gathering together in church, we have reason for praise. Jesus Christ is the source of the Spirit and that Spirit will never fail.

  8. Gospel: John 17:1-11 (Easter 7: Series A)

    book
    05/17/20
    12 mins
    By David Schmitt
    A wonderful intimacy, eternal and beyond our understanding, lies beneath the surface of these words. What is even more wonderful is how this intimacy is also ours. Through the saving work of Jesus, this intimacy is extended unto us.

  9. Gospel: John 14:15-21 (Easter 6: Series A)

    book
    05/10/20
    11 mins
    By David Schmitt
    Jesus is not celebrating diversity or difference. He is promising sameness. Redundancy. A repeat of what has happened before.

  10. Gospel: John 14:1-14 (Easter 5: Series A)

    book
    05/04/20
    8 mins
    By David Schmitt
    Jesus sees His disciples facing future uncertainty and responds not with details about dates and times and procedures to follow, but with His promise and His presence.

  11. Gospel: John 10:1-10 (Easter 4: Series A)

    book
    04/26/20
    11 mins
    By David Schmitt
    We have one thing which will never change. We have a shepherd who knows us by name and who promises to speak to us in all of life’s situations.

  12. Gospel: John 11:1-45 (46-53) (Lent 5: Series A)

    book
    03/23/20
    10 mins
    By David Schmitt
    Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. But if you pause the story...then it is not just about Jesus raising Lazarus.
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