Preaching

Gospel: Luke 15:1–3, 11–32 (Lent 4: Series C)

03/19/22

13 mins

By Peter Nafzger

The thrill of God’s grace fades and the slow march toward the cross dulls the heart. At such times, the former life beckons. Temptations to return grow strong. Which makes Lent such an important annual exercise.
Gospel: Luke 13:1-9 (Lent 3: Series C)

03/13/22

13 mins

By Peter Nafzger

The vinedresser refused to give up on his unfruitful tree. He put himself between it and the judgment it deserved, serving as mediator and caretaker.
Gospel: Luke 13:31-35 (Lent 2: Series C)

03/06/22

10 mins

By Peter Nafzger

Jesus' course led from death into life, as He had promised. And He promises to lead us on that same course from death to life, from lament to joy.
Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 (Lent 1: Series C)

02/26/22

12 mins

By Peter Nafzger

As the greater and more faithful Son of God, Jesus did what the Israelites could not do. Neither can we.
Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 (Christmas 1: Series C)

12/19/21

11 mins

By Peter Nafzger

Luke does not say much else about Anna, especially in comparison to Simeon. But the fact that he mentions her suggests she has something to teach your hearers today.
Gospel: Luke 1: 39-56 (Advent 4: Series C)

12/12/21

10 mins

By Peter Nafzger

The creation of this word reminds us that the Magnificat, like Christmas itself, is charged from the start with joy and praise.
Gospel: Luke 7:18-28 (29-35) (Advent 3: Series C)

12/05/21

12 mins

By Peter Nafzger

Sometimes it is the unnamed characters in the Bible who can most help present-day readers find their own place in the biblical story.
Gospel: Luke 3:1-20 (Advent 2: Series C)

11/28/21

12 mins

By Peter Nafzger

Like Isaiah and John, we look forward to that great and glorious day, trusting the resurrected One will return as He promised.
Gospel: Mark 12:28-37 (Pentecost 23: Series B )

10/23/21

11 mins

By Peter Nafzger

Grace is God’s caring disposition toward His human creatures. And it is shown fully and purely in the work of Jesus for us.
Gospel: Mark 10:46-52 (Pentecost 22: Series B )

10/16/21

11 mins

By Peter Nafzger

Today, Jesus' road to Jerusalem turns into your congregation. He calls you and your hearers to follow Him all the way home.
Gospel: Mark 10:35-45 (Pentecost 21: Series B )

10/09/21

11 mins

By Peter Nafzger

Honor would be shown to the least. Power would be shown by its opposite. The way of glory was marked with humility.
Gospel: Mark 10:17-22 (Pentecost 20: Series B )

10/02/21

13 mins

By Peter Nafzger

Jesus saves us from the love of money which sent the rich young man away sad.

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