TOPIC INDEXLectionary: Series A (43)

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 (Advent 2: Series A)

    book
    11/26/22
    12 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    The Lord is coming, that much is certain. He is coming to reign, not only over the heavens, but also over the members of your congregation.

  6. Gospel: Matthew 22:34-46 (Pentecost 21: Series A)

    book
    10/18/20
    12 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    The command to love those nearby is as challenging as it is simple. Jesus took the initiative to come near to us in loving sacrifice.

  7. Gospel: Matthew 22:15-22 (Pentecost 20: Series A)

    book
    10/11/20
    11 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    In other words, preachers need to help Christians navigate election season faithfully. This text can help.

  8. Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 (Pentecost 19: Series A)

    book
    10/04/20
    12 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    Jesus is making it crystal clear that the master, the king, God Himself decides who is and who is not welcome in His Kingdom.

  9. Gospel: Matthew 21:33-46 (Pentecost 18: Series A)

    book
    09/27/20
    11 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    Contrary to common American Christian thinking, you would emphasize the individual is not the center of the biblical narrative. Christianity is not primarily about me and my relationship with Jesus.

  10. Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28 (Pentecost 13: Series A)

    book
    08/23/20
    10 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    Peter stands again this week as a model Christian. He is not the type of model to emulate, however.

  11. Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20 (Pentecost 12: Series A)

    book
    08/16/20
    9 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    Two things are ultimately certain in life, and they are not death and taxes. It is Jesus’ return and the preservation of His people until that day.

  12. Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 (Pentecost 11: Series A)

    book
    08/09/20
    12 mins
    By Peter Nafzger
    This week’s miracle invites you to engage in an honest consideration of something pressing for every believer at some time in their lives: God’s silence.
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